Job Description

My client are a UK based sports governing body, responsible for promoting and developing the sport at all levels. They are looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to cover Maternity Leave on a 9 month Fixed Term Contract. The head office is based in North West London. Within this role you will report into the Head of Finance and be responsible for controlling all areas of the groups receivable ledgers and credit control. You will also manage billing and collections and help to improve processes. You will manage a team of credit controllers and debt collectors so previous management of a team is essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and lead the annual billing of membership fees - input, reconciliations and distribution of invoices
• Manage the process of Payment Plans and taking payments via monthly Direct Debit
• Manage and approve payments to members for resale and refunds
• Pass unpaid accounts to external solicitors, manage settlement and termination on disputed/unpaid contracts
• Monthly reporting on all outstanding debt and process of the debt recovery team
• Management of an AR Co-ordinator responsible for billing and collection of debt for all Group receivables
• Manage preparation of monthly reporting and month end closure process and share reports as necessary
• Maintain and improve the process for bad debt
• Liaise with internal and external legal teams re. bad debt

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience of leading an AR team Strong Excel skills Experience of billing and credit control Experience in a membership/events environment Relevant finance qualification (qualified AAT or equivalent) Experience of Microsoft Dynamics and Great Plains Experience using a ticketing system