Accounts Receivable Team Leader
21 days ago
Cardiff
Accounts Receivable Team Leader Opportunity Your new company A reputable manufacturing organisation in Cardiff is looking for an Accounts Receivable Team Leader to join their finance function. The company offers a collaborative and inclusive environment and is growing within their South Wales base. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance team within a business that values development and high performance. Your new role As the Accounts Receivable Team Leader, you will play a vital role in supporting cash flow, managing the AR function, and ensuring accurate financial records across the debtor ledger. You will be responsible for leading a small team, driving performance, and improving processes where needed. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading, supporting, and developing the Accounts Receivable team, • Managing and monitoring the debtor ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely updates, • Overseeing the processing of sales invoices, credit notes, and cash allocation, • Conducting regular aged-debt reviews and driving effective collection strategies, • Maintaining proactive communication with clients to resolve payment queries and disputes, • Preparing account statements and leading regular AR review meetings, • Monitoring credit limits and supporting credit checks on new customers, • Liaising with operational and internal teams to resolve account discrepancies promptly, • Supporting senior management with AR reporting and ad-hoc finance projects, • Ensuring compliance with company financial controls, processes, and audit requirementsWhat you'll need to succeed, • Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable roles, • Strong numerical and reconciliation skills with keen attention to detail, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective client interaction, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability and organisation, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence in using financial databases, • Commercial awareness to identify potential risks and escalate when necessary, • A proactive, team-oriented approach to problem-solving and process improvementsWhat you'll get in return, • Competitive salary between £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid working pattern with 3 days per week in the Cardiff office, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave, • A dynamic and inclusive working environment that values innovation and efficiencyWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4782261