Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Hemel Hempstead, GB
Job Purpose
Responsible for end-to-end accounts receivable activities across five legal entities, with cash collection as the primary outcome, supporting liquidity, working capital discipline, and financial performance. The role operates within the Finance function and works in close cooperation with Country and Regional Controllers, other Finance team members, General Managers, Customer Service and Legal, to ensure accurate customer master data, robust credit control, disciplined management of disputes and litigations, and reliable cashflow forecasting. The position plays a key role in protecting revenue, mitigating credit risk, and ensuring accounts receivable processes operate in line with Group policies, internal controls, and governance standards.
Role Requirements
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Key Accountabilities |
Key Activities / Decision Areas |
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Accounts Receivable & Customer master data management
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Credit Control, Collections and Cashflow forecast
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Reporting & Controls
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Process Improvement |
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Technical / Professional Expertise
- Solid knowledge of accounts receivable operations and credit control principles with at least 7 years experience
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Experience in managing customer accounts across multiple legal entities and currencies
- Strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams
- Proactive approach to process improvement and automation
- Proficient in the use of ERP finance systems to manage AR data and transactions
- Strong excel and powerpoint skills
Personal Specification
- Proactive and self‑motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and implement process efficiencies and automation opportunities.
- Positive and can-do mind-set
- Team‑oriented, flexible, and able to adapt to changes well