Accounts Receivable Manager

Location: Blackburn
Reports To: Finance Manager
Salary: Up to £40,000

Search is working with a growing manufacturing company who are expanding their team and looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to join them in Blackburn.

Key Responsibilities:
The Accounts Receivable Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all outstanding receivables of the business, ensuring timely payments and sufficient credit limits for both internal and external stakeholders. This includes developing and implementing strategies to improve receivables management, enhance processes, and reduce receivable defaults.

Additionally, the manager supports customer service and sales teams with overdue payments and insufficient credit limits by providing necessary information, monitoring payment receipts, and following up on overdue payments. Collaboration with the sales team to resolve any issues related to credit limits and payment terms is also a key aspect of this role.

In terms of reporting and analysis, the Accounts Receivable Manager prepares regular reports on the status of receivables, analyses payment trends, identifies potential risks or issues, and provides information to management along with suggesting countermeasures. Conducting detailed analysis of receivables data to identify trends and areas for improvement is essential.

Ensuring that all activities in receivables management comply with legal and internal company guidelines is another critical responsibility. Arranging regular training and development sessions for the team are conducted to ensure compliance with guidelines.

Requirements:
Solution oriented
Strong communication skills
Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Accounts Receivable Management experience required
Proficiency in accounting software - SAP is preferred.

Benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.