Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Job Opportunity: Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Location: Rushmere, Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time 5 Days On-Site

Purpose of the Role

As the Accounts Receivable Team Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Receivable (AR) function across the EMEA and UK&I regions. You'll lead a small, high-performing team, ensuring timely and accurate billing, cash collection, and customer account management. You'll also play a key role in process improvement and act as a liaison between finance and other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the AR function across EMEA and UK&I within a centralised finance structure.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the AR team, including performance reviews and training.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice generation and proactively resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee payment processing, customer account reconciliations, and resolution of payment issues.
• Monitor aged debt, escalate overdue accounts, and liaise with internal teams and external agencies.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve billing queries.
• Prepare AR reports, aged debt analysis, and support month-end close activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of AR processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.
• Collaborate with the Master Data team to maintain accurate customer data.
• Work closely with CSR and logistics teams to resolve order and credit issues.
• Support external audit requests as required.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely customer billing with reduced corrections and credit notes.
• Proactive aged debt management and resolution.
• Timely and accurate reporting of KPIs and management information.
• High levels of customer query resolution.
• Full compliance with SOX and internal policies.
• Standardised AR processes and reporting.
• Development of a high-performing, cross-functional AR team.

? Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Accounts Receivable, ideally in a shared services or multinational FMCG environment.
• Previous experience managing or leading AR teams.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation and analytical skills.
• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).

? Desirable Skills

• Experience in food manufacturing or dealing with key retail customers.
• Familiarity with high-volume credit control in large organisations.
• Prior experience in a Shared Services environment.

Our Values

We live by our values:
Availability, Humility, Discipline, Sincerity, Simplicity, Ownership, and Determination. These guide our actions and shape our culture.

Ready to lead with purpose?
Apply now and become part of a team that values your expertise and supports your growth.

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