Robert Half are partnering with a well-established, multi-entity organisation within a growing commercial sector to recruit a Group Accounts Receivable & Payable Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical transactional finance function and drive improvements across processes, performance and cash flow management.

The Role

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will lead the end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable function across the group. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining team management with process optimisation and strong commercial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams across billing, credit control, and accounts payable
• Oversee end-to-end AR processes including invoicing, cash allocation, and collections
• Drive improvements in debtor management, reducing aged debt and improving cash collection cycles
• Own credit control strategy, including credit risk, policies, and escalation procedures
• Manage AP processes including supplier payments, reconciliations, and workflow efficiencies
• Optimise working capital through effective management of payables and receivables
• Implement and enhance financial controls, ensuring audit readiness and compliance
• Deliver insightful reporting and KPI analysis (DSO, collections performance, cash flow)
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardisation across transactional finance

About You

• Proven experience managing AR/AP or a transactional finance function
• Strong understanding of credit control, cash flow management, and working capital
• Track record of improving processes, controls, and team performance
• Confident managing stakeholders and leading teams in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000
• Hybrid working (4 days in Harlow, 1 from home)
• Opportunity to lead and shape a group-wide finance function
• Visible role with exposure to senior finance leadership
• Growing business with a focus on operational excellence

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