accounts receivable Leicester, England
Job description
Accounts Receivable Manager
The Role and the Team
There’s never been a better time to join the team at Blue Light Card. We’re now an international business following our recent launch in Sydney, Australia.
We continue to grow in the UK and as a result, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to join the team and help us develop the AR function.
As AR Manager you’ll nurture a team of 3 and take ownership for the AR function, reviewing our processes and introducing new initiatives to develop the team and support the wider business. This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark!
Our Culture
Our Blue Light Card culture is built on our relationships and our members are at the heart of everything we do. Alongside our members and partners, our people are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, and we’re committed to creating a place that our team love to work, and people want to join.
As a market leading benefits service to the Blue light community and armed forces, we’re proud to work with well-known online and high street retailers across the UK. We are a fast-moving business and are always looking to adapt and innovate how we approach what we do.
We're proud of our unique culture at our HQ in Cossington. You’ll start to see why it’s a great place to work and even if you’re not expected to be in the office everyday – you may just want to be! We're officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK and one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing.
What You’ll Do
· Take ownership of the accounts receivable function, evolving it in line with business growth
· Manage a team of 3 and support them with their development
· Make recommendations to improve processes and introduce new initiatives and projects
· Improve communication and reporting with our Partnerships team, and provide support with account renewals and performance
· Own the KPIs and report to key stakeholders on debtors, pending/declined commission and any cashflow risks
· Manage the accounting system and CRM system integration development and maintenance
· Support with debt chasing escalations from the team
· Responsible for month end reconciliations of customer accounts
What You’ll Bring
· Prior experience managing and developing an AR team and inspiring success
· Proficiency with pivot tables and v lookup in Excel. Knowledge of Dynamics 365 would be a bonus
· Experience of reporting on key AR metrics to stakeholders, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-finance colleagues
· Capability to implement change successfully, working to tight deadlines
· AAT Level 4 qualification would be desirable
· Knowledge of the affiliate or digital marketing industry would be beneficial
What We Offer
· Hybrid working and flexible hours
· Free onsite parking
· 25 days plus public holidays, buy and selland an additional day off for your birthday
· Great social events e.g. Christmas party, family fun day, summer party
· Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free coffee/tea/soft drinks)
· Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)
· Learning and development opportunities
· Group auto-enrolment pension plan
· Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay
· Company funded private medical insurance
· Employee assistance programme (including mental health support)
If you’re interested in joining us as a Accounts Receivable Manager then please don’t hesitate in making a confidential application today, or if you have any questions on the role then please contact us via [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounts Receivable: 3 years (required)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leicester
