JSS are partnering with a well established business to appoint an Interim Accounts Receivable Manager to support during a period of transition. This role will take ownership of the Accounts Receivable and Expenses functions, managing a team of 7 and ensuring strong operational control, process efficiency, and compliance -particularly across VAT.
This is a hands on role requiring a balance of team leadership, technical capability, and process improvement, with a key focus on stabilising and enhancing the shared services function.
Key Responsibilities*Lead, manage, and support a shared services team of 7, covering Accounts Receivable and Expenses.
*Oversee AR operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing across the business.
*Drive effective debtor management, improving cash collection processes and documentation where required.
*Own receipt forecasting, reporting, and analysis, identifying opportunities for improvement.
*Review and ensure correct VAT treatment, including responsibility for UK and Irish VAT returns.
*Monitor and report on unallocated cash, ensuring timely resolution.
*Conduct credit checks and manage ongoing credit limit reviews.
*Oversee expenses processes, ensuring strong controls, policy compliance, and continuous improvement.
*Support integration activity as part of a wider group transformation project.
*Identify and implement process improvements across shared services.
*Provide ad hoc support as required by the wider finance team.
Candidate Profile*Proven experience in a Shared Services Manager or similar role, with responsibility for AR and/or expenses.
*Strong VAT knowledge, including hands-on experience preparing UK and Irish VAT returns (essential).
*Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams, ideally within a transitional or changing environment.
*Strong systems experience (Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP systems).
*Confident communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders across the business.
*Hands-on approach with the ability to balance operational delivery and process improvement.
*Able to quickly stabilise teams and implement structure in a fast-paced environment.