Billing Manager | Temporary | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Hybrid | Up to £45,000

Macildowie are working exclusively with a well-established business in Ashby-de-la-Zouch who are looking for an experienced Billing Manager to join them on a temporary basis.

This is a busy, high-volume environment where the key focus will be leading the billing team and ensuring invoices are raised accurately and on time.

Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch – Hybrid, 3 days in the office
Contract: Temporary until the end of 2026, with a likely extension
Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience
Team: 7 direct reports
Start: ASAP

The Role

You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the billing function, managing a team of 7 and ensuring the department consistently delivers against billing and month-end deadlines.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, manage and support a team of 7 within the billing function

• Ensure all billing is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines

• Manage workloads and priorities across a busy, high-volume team

• Monitor team performance and address any issues or bottlenecks

• Manage holidays, sickness, one-to-ones and general day-to-day people management

• Work closely with operational teams to resolve billing queries and obtain required information

• Ensure customer invoices have the correct PO numbers and supporting documentation

• Maintain strong controls and processes across the billing function

• Communicate billing deadlines and requirements across the wider business

• Provide hands-on support to the team during particularly busy periods and month-end

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience managing a Billing, Accounts Receivable or transactional finance team

• A strong people manager who is comfortable leading a team of 7

• Experience working within a busy, deadline-driven finance environment

• Strong understanding of billing processes and controls

• Able to prioritise workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met

• Confident working independently and taking ownership of the function

• Strong communication skills with both finance and operational stakeholders

Experience with JD Edwards, SAP and strong Excel skills would be advantageous.