Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Leeds – Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Up to £36,000 + benefits
12-month Fixed Term Contract
A Leeds-based retail business is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, driving process improvements, and taking ownership of the end-to-end AR function.
In this role, you’ll manage and coordinate the credit control team, support the reduction of overdue debt, and ensure all reporting is completed to deadlines. You’ll play a key part in improving processes, managing key relationships, and delivering accurate reporting to the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and support a team of two, providing coaching, motivation, and guidance
*Oversee the Salon Channel, ensuring strong relationship management, dispute resolution, and ongoing process improvement
*Review and report on all UK aged debtors
*Conduct quarterly bad debt and credit limit reviews, including regular risk assessment
*Build strong working relationships with Business Development Managers and provide regular updates
*Own the month-end reporting portfolio
*Drive continuous process improvement across departments
*Manage the salon bad debt/legal process
*Support both external audits and internal audit (SOX) testing
*Conduct ledger reviews and assist with monthly Bad Debt Provision reporting
*Ensure all reporting is completed accurately and on time
*Prepare a weekly rolling 13-week cashflow forecast
*Oversee the stock return process
*Manage and maintain the rebate tracker
About You
*Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
*Strong communicator with an enthusiastic, persuasive approach and excellent customer focus
*Proven experience managing a team and setting targets
*Confident in negotiation and dispute resolution
*Able to work to deadlines, manage workloads, and prioritise effectively
*Organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
*Flexible, with the ability to travel to other sites when required
*Experience using MSD is advantageous
If you’re an experienced Accounts Receivable or Credit Control professional looking to take ownership of a busy AR function within a supportive business, we’d love to hear from you.