We’re partnering with a fast‑growing organisation that’s looking for a proactive, relationship‑driven Credit Control & AR Business Partner to take ownership of a high‑value ledger, drive cash collection, and strengthen end‑to‑end AR processes across the UK & Ireland. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy partnering with stakeholders, and excel at improving credit and AR performance, this role offers the impact and autonomy you’re looking for.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Managing and driving timely collection of a large, complex ledger.
* Building strong relationships with key customers to resolve queries and improve payment behaviour.
* Supporting accurate and timely invoicing across multiple business units.
* Allocating incoming payments promptly and ensuring accurate reconciliation.
* Conducting credit management activities, including reviewing credit information and updating analyses.
* Acting as a standalone AR specialist, partnering with internal teams to remove barriers to payment.
* Supporting onboarding of new customers, including credit risk assessments and due diligence.
* Preparing monthly debtor reports, ageing analysis, DSO insights and cash‑flow commentary.
* Coordinating cash collection activities with wider business and integration teams.
* Identifying inefficiencies in AR processes and driving standardisation and automation initiatives.
* Ensuring documentation, audit trails and financial records are complete and compliant.
* Providing guidance on best practice across AR, credit control and customer billing processes.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience managing a ledger of £60M+ (essential).
* At least 5 years solid credit control experience
* Ideally CICM qualified or similar (preferred)
* Strong AR, credit control and collections experience within a fast‑paced environment.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
* Highly organised, analytical and confident working independently.
* Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
* Experience with SAP or Fiori is a bonus (not essential).
* Detail‑driven, proactive and comfortable improving processes.
* A solid understanding of the wider finance function and how AR impacts business performance.
What’s On Offer:
* Hybrid working with a central Birmingham base.
* A role with genuine ownership, visibility and influence.
* Opportunity to shape AR processes and drive improvements.
* Exposure to senior stakeholders across the UK & Ireland.
* Long‑term progression within a growing organisation.
Interested?
If you’re ready to step into a high‑impact AR role where you can take ownership, build strong relationships and drive meaningful improvements, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
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