AP Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our client's high-performing finance team as an Accounts Receivable Manager On behalf of a dynamic, rapidly growing business, we are seeking a motivated leader to manage the end-to-end accounts receivable function. Balancing operational excellence with strategic vision, you will be responsible for accelerating cash flow, enforcing robust credit control procedures, and acting as a key business partner to internal operations and external clients alike. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, train, and mentor the AR team. Foster a culture of high performance, accuracy, and continuous improvement, whilst conducting regular 1-to-1s and managing daily workflows. • Monitor aged debt, proactively manage overdue accounts, and implement effective credit control policies. Provide monthly reporting, recovery mitigation plans, and clear recommendations to senior leadership. • Actively identify inefficiencies and drive process automation, system enhancements, and CRM workflow improvements to support a scalable business model. • Prepare and analyse key AR reports and performance KPIs. Oversee the accurate processing of invoices, receipts, and reconciliations, ensuring full compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. • Anchor the AR month-end and year-end closing processes (including provisions and cashflow management). Serve as a primary contact for internal and external audits by preparing all required documentation. • Act as the key escalation point for complex billing queries. Nurture strong collaborative relationships with operational teams, finance leadership, and site administrators (e.g. care home administrators). Required Skills and Experience: • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience within Accounts Receivable, including at least 1-2 years in a dedicated supervisory or leadership role. • Experience working within a multi-entity structure, healthcare sector, or a fast-growing, private equity-backed business is highly desirable. • Highly proficient in major financial platforms (e.g. SAGE, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex data analysis and reporting. • A proven track record of successfully implementing process improvements, automation, and best practices within an AR or credit control function. • Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate financial metrics clearly to senior executives and manage high-volume workloads without compromising accuracy. On applying you agree to receive finance specific content from our Randstad Finance & Accounting community () Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003