Accounts Receivable Manager

London:    London, United Kingdom
Duration: 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits

Purpose: This newly created position will support the Financial Controller by ensuring effective management of receivables, improving processes and ensuring the accuracy of revenue recognition.

Principal Accountabilities

Key tasks include:

• Direct report for 2 members in the Revenue Finance team, providing support and back-up as required
• Approve all revenue contracts in Salesforce, ensuring correct categorisation
• Approve all invoices and handle revenue recognition: ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Oversea the credit control process
• Chase donors on outstanding contributions
• Month-end: calculate and post monthly journals (accruals, deferral, bad-debt provision)
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Process improvement: lead initiatives like revenue automation and documentation of key processes
• Manage all revenue templates in Business and update as required
• Liaise with Communications team to update funding and thank-you letters
• Liaise with Legal team on contracts in Salesforce
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Financial Controller and the wider team as required

 

Skills and attributes

• Ability to work and make decision autonomously, whilst recognising the importance of process and compliance
• Highly organised and focused, able to multi-task and manage workload to ensure that deadlines are met
• Strong ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive manner, ability to use own initiative, and willingness to accept responsibility
• Process focussed and methodical manner, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive in seeking guidance when planning or prioritising complex or conflicting tasks
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills/flexible 'can do' approach
• Confident displaying leadership and professionalism whilst being approachable and having duty of care for direct reports
• Excellent numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated commitment to the organisation's mission and values, understanding the unique aspects of the not-for-profit sector.

 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA newly qualified accountant
• Understanding of revenue recognition principles, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and financial reporting
• Experience in managing a small team
• Excellent numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Excel at intermediate level and above
• Previous experience working with multiple currencies

Preferred:

• Experience working in an international environment.
• Experience working with Business Central and Salesforce

 

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