Group Accounts Receivable & Payable Manager.
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- England,East of England,Essex,Harlow
- Full Time, Permanent
- £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionRobert Half are partnering with a well-established, multi-entity organisation within a growing commercial sector to recruit a Group Accounts Receivable & Payable Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical transactional finance function and drive improvements across processes, performance and cash flow management.
The Role
Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will lead the end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable function across the group. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining team management with process optimisation and strong commercial oversight.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and develop teams across billing, credit control, and accounts payable
*Oversee end-to-end AR processes including invoicing, cash allocation, and collections
*Drive improvements in debtor management, reducing aged debt and improving cash collection cycles
*Own credit control strategy, including credit risk, policies, and escalation procedures
*Manage AP processes including supplier payments, reconciliations, and workflow efficiencies
*Optimise working capital through effective management of payables and receivables
*Implement and enhance financial controls, ensuring audit readiness and compliance
*Deliver insightful reporting and KPI analysis (DSO, collections performance, cash flow)
*Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardisation across transactional finance
About You
*Proven experience managing AR/AP or a transactional finance function
*Strong understanding of credit control, cash flow management, and working capital
*Track record of improving processes, controls, and team performance
*Confident managing stakeholders and leading teams in a fast-paced environment
*Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What’s on Offer
*Salary up to £50,000
*Hybrid working (4 days in Harlow, 1 from home)
*Opportunity to lead and shape a group-wide finance function
*Visible role with exposure to senior finance leadership
*Growing business with a focus on operational excellence
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
The Role
Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will lead the end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable function across the group. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining team management with process optimisation and strong commercial oversight.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and develop teams across billing, credit control, and accounts payable
*Oversee end-to-end AR processes including invoicing, cash allocation, and collections
*Drive improvements in debtor management, reducing aged debt and improving cash collection cycles
*Own credit control strategy, including credit risk, policies, and escalation procedures
*Manage AP processes including supplier payments, reconciliations, and workflow efficiencies
*Optimise working capital through effective management of payables and receivables
*Implement and enhance financial controls, ensuring audit readiness and compliance
*Deliver insightful reporting and KPI analysis (DSO, collections performance, cash flow)
*Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardisation across transactional finance
About You
*Proven experience managing AR/AP or a transactional finance function
*Strong understanding of credit control, cash flow management, and working capital
*Track record of improving processes, controls, and team performance
*Confident managing stakeholders and leading teams in a fast-paced environment
*Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What’s on Offer
*Salary up to £50,000
*Hybrid working (4 days in Harlow, 1 from home)
*Opportunity to lead and shape a group-wide finance function
*Visible role with exposure to senior finance leadership
*Growing business with a focus on operational excellence
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
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