Location: Birmingham (On-site, 5 days per week) Contract Length: Initial 5-6 months About the Role Hays is partnering with a local council to recruit an Accounts Receivable Lead to support a large-scale financial transformation project. This position sits within a dedicated Surge Team, providing specialised support across cashflow-critical activities and customer-facing processes. This is a hands-on role requiring deep Accounts Receivable expertise, strong problem-solving capability, and experience navigating complex system or billing issues within fast-paced project environments. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable SME
Resolve AR-related issues including invoice creation and posting errors
Investigate and correct customer master data defects
Address cash application mismatches
Resolve credit management issues
Monitor and fix dunning or debt recovery workflow errors
Billing Specialists
Support high-volume billing runs
Validate batch jobs, system outputs, and interface performance
Cash Application Specialists
Undertake manual clearing activities during system defects
Support delays in bank reconciliations and ensure accurate allocation
Data / Integration Analyst
Investigate system failures or mismatches across ERP, CRM, e-invoicing, and banking platforms
Support defect analysis and resolution to maintain end-to-end AR process integrity
Strong background working within surge teams or large transformation projects
Must have experience with Oracle Fusion (essential for senior candidates)
Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution
Midlands Base - 5 days a week on Site
Interested? If you have the relevant AR expertise and project experience, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity.
