Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Full Time | Fixed Term Contract (FTC) 

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Location: Winnersh (RG41 5TP) (Hybrid) 

Are you a dynamic AR professional with a knack for streamlining processes and leading teams to success? We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Team Lead to step into a pivotal role within our Shared Services team.

This isn't just about managing a ledger; it's about driving efficiency, standardising processes, and taking true ownership of our AR function. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love turning financial data into smooth-running operations, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the AR Team Lead, you will champion operational excellence and mentor a talented team. Your key responsibilities will split across leadership, process improvement, and core financial management:

• Process Leadership: Standardise 3rd party and Intercompany (IC) invoicing processes to elevate our Shared Service efficiency.

• Ledger Ownership: Assume full ownership of the entire debtor’s ledger, including the control of accrued and deferred income.

• Credit & Collections: Oversee new customer onboarding, implement a structured dunning letter process, and maintain strong relationships with debt collectors.

• Team Support: Guide the team in raising sales invoices, creating project codes, and managing the accounts mailbox/phone line.

• Financial Control: Handle FX revaluations, intercompany/balance sheet reconciliations, month-end activities, and short-term cash flow preparation.

• Performance Insights: Track, analyse, and report on operational KPIs to keep the team moving forward.

• Financial Systems: Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other finance systems

What You Will Bring

• AAT Level 4
• Experience in sales ledger management and credit control
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Adaptive communication skills to suit different audiences
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

What We'll Offer You

• Competitive salary + annual company bonus

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year up to 29 days)

• Benefits include: Pension (4%), Medicash, Life Assurance, Electric Vehicle Scheme, GymFlex, WeCare ERP, Perkbox, Taste Card.

• Ongoing support to enable you to fulfil your role to the best of your potential.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Career growth and development opportunities.

• Supportive and inclusive company culture.

Smollan is a full-service retail solutions partner with over 90 years of heritage, helping brands win at the point of purchase. Operating across 61 countries, we are trusted by over 500 global and local brands and employ more than 90,000 people. Our purpose is to create growth and transform lives by connecting people to products and possibilities.

We deliver intelligent, end-to-end retail execution and experiences across the physical and digital landscape, directed by data and powered by technology and people. Our capabilities include Sales & Merchandising, Activations & Experiences, and Data & Technology. Smollan grows brands by growing people, creating value for clients and impact for consumers every day.