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Marc Daniels are working with a well known company based in Central London to find an AP/AR Manager on a 12 months FTC.
The AP/AR Manager will oversee all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable for the company, ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of financial transactions. This highly visible role requires both hands-on and leadership experience and involves managing a medium sized finance team, supporting process improvements, and driving the company's financial operations forward.
As this is a contract role this will require the individual to be available immediately or they must have a short notice period
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the entire AP and AR process, including invoice processing, payments, collections, reconciliations, and supplier/customer queries.
Oversee credit control and ensure timely collection of receivables and correct allocation of payments.
Lead, develop, and support a medium sized finance team (typically 8 direct reports), including performance reviews and professional development.
Ensure all supplier and customer accounts are regularly reconciled and discrepancies promptly addressed.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.
Support month-end and year-end closing for AP/AR activities, including reporting, accruals, and forecasting.
Provide accurate management information and cashflow reporting to support business decisions.
Act as the main point of contact for audit processes relating to AP/AR.Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar role
Evidence of strong leadership skills managing a medium sized team
Strong understanding of AP and AR/credit control best practices.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Highly organised and proactive, with a track record of process improvement.
Confident Excel user; experience with mainstream accounting software is advantageous.
Can-do attitude and team-oriented approach