Accounts Receivable Manager – Transaction Lead
40 hours per week
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm (some flex may be accommodated on start and finish time)
Hybrid working: Typically, 3 days in office and 2 working from home
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum pro rata + Benefits
Fixed Term Contract to start ASAP / Temp to perm considered
Westerleigh Crematorium Head Office (Near Bristol)
Are you an experienced Team Leader / Manager with Accounts Receivable experience? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are the largest independent operator of crematoria in the UK, employing more than 500 empathetic and dedicated individuals, and we are growing.
Like many of our employees, you might not have considered our industry before, however with ongoing business growth and a management team who will invest in you and your career, it’s an opportunity to become a part of something truly meaningful and significant.
The role
We have an opportunity available within our Transactions Finance team for an Accounts Receivable - Transaction Lead.
Leading a small team of 2 x Credit Controllers and 2 x Accounts Receivable Transaction Assistants, who are responsible for all aspects of Accounts Receivable / Credit Control.
We have some newly implemented software within the last year including Oracle Netsuite and some internal systems and continue our journey to make improvements within the Finance function to become best in class.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, coaching a managing a team of 2 x credit controllers and 2 x AR assistants (allocating receipts) with monthly collections of c£7m, including allocating and managing workloads across the team.
- Responsible for the management of aged debtors and allocation of the unallocated receipts.
- Dealing with queries and escalations, resolving account issues proactively and management of larger debtor accounts.
- Short term goal to collect legacy older debts with longer term goal of maintaining reduced debtor days across the ledgers.
- Building and maintaining strong internal relationships including liaising with site managers and operational functions.
- Weekly reporting of ledger balances and ageing to senior finance team.
- Supporting finance director with forecast cash receipts.
- Overseeing reconciliation of bank accounts.
- Undertaking project related tasks, including recommendation and implementation of process and system improvements.
- Supporting year-end financial audit process.
- Ad hoc projects/analysis as and when required.
About you
- Team management experience –e.g. Accounts Receivable Team Leader / Accounts Receivable Supervisor / Accounts Receivable Manager.
- Experience in Accounts Receivable.
- Worked previously in a Transactional role within a medium/large multisite organisation preferred.
- Experience in accounts receivable or credit control, including bank reconciliations.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with proactive approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Computer literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- A ‘can do’ and flexible attitude.
- Can work under pressure and strict deadlines.
What We Offer
If you would like to join the Westerleigh team, you can be sure of a warm welcome, ongoing training and development and a sense of pride by truly making a difference every day to the families we serve.
No two days are the same and many of our Managers have developed their careers within the business.
The values we champion are Safety First, Exceptional Care, Uniquely Personal and One Team.
In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for the following benefits:
- Company performance bonus
- 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday (pro rata)
- A choice between 7% employer pension contribution or 5% contribution + private healthcare cover (AXA)
- Access to a wide range of retail discounts and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance
- Ongoing learning & development
- Employee Assistance / Occupational health support Program
- Mindfulness App
- Mental Health Ambassadors
- Free Cremation benefit: Immediate family
- Bereavement Leave
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Recognition scheme
- Free Flu jab
- Employee discount at onsite café
- Free parking
What next? Start a career with significance by applying today.
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