Accounts Receivable Manager

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About the role...

Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager looking for your next challenge? Have you worked in a fast-paced Finance function and loved it?

Our Finance team in the East Midlands are growing, and we're currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to join them.

About the team...

Our Finance team have seen some amazing growth the last 2 years, helping them take charge of the increased information flow to an increased number of stakeholders and suppliers, after some phenomenal acquisitions.

This role will aid in that vision to not just keep everything ticking away but to also bolster our finance processes, whilst Cooper Parry continues the acquisition journey.

About the day to day...

This role will be crucial for the day-today running of the Accounts Receivable team. We are looking for someone to take full responsibility and ownership for all things Accounts Receivable; from ensuring invoices are raised accurately, cash receipts are processed, outstanding debts are chased to maintaining ledgers and issuing reports.

You'll get stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including:

• Ownership, management and reporting of all areas relating to billing and aged debtors
• Ensure key KPIs are achieved for billing, ensuring team resourcing is managed effectively
• Provide key internal reporting to the business across all Accounts Receivable to drive improvements in working capital
• Ownership of the aged ledger, helping reduce the risk of bad debts for the business
• Work closely with the Treasury team to ensure accuracy of bank reconciliations and ledgers
• Ensure accurate client statements are issued
• Manage the process around arranging direct debits with clients and the accurate posting to the ledger
• Responsible for refunds to clients
• Manage, motivate and coach the team to deliver continued success, reviewing work performed regularly and providing feedback to drive positive performance
• Work to continually improve and increase efficiency within the Accounts Receivable team, considering skills across the team and resourcing requirements
• Identify financial control and process improvements, implement changes to strengthen the control environment and increase the efficiency of the team where necessary

The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further - from Managers to Partners, the team are always happy to support you.

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we're in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You'll continuously strive to keep learning - whether you're a trainee or a Partner - and you'll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, as an Accounts Receivable Manager you will have an analytical mindset with keen attention to detail. You will be proactive, and solution orientated, as well as;

• Have experience of the full Accounts Receivable process, including raising invoices, credit notes, and credit control
• Strong accounting/finance knowledge
• A strong people manager, experienced in coaching and developing teams to drive performance and hit targets
• Excellent communication skills and ability to actively engage colleagues
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis and Accounts Receivable procedures, including key KPIs across the Accounts Receivable function
• Confident, articulate and passionate about personal and team development
• Enthusiastic and adaptable working style, keen to identify opportunities for improvements

About us...

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. So, we don't give run-of-the-mill advice.

We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.

That's how we've become the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the UK, and we've never been the type to rest on our laurels.

Over the last couple of years alone, we've achieved some fantastic feats:

• Partnered with Waterland Private Equity in July 2022, and are now on a lightning-fast growth journey
• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index in 2022
• Best Companies' No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Came No.3 overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as "Best-in-class" for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

That's why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• No dress code - just "wear something!"
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

A note for Recruitment Agencies...

Agencies, we love you, but unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you're interested in working with us, please message careers@cooperparry.com. If we have anything we need additional support with, we'll reach out to you.

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