We are seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable (AR/AP) Manager to join on a 6-month contract to provide leadership, continuity, and drive transformation across the AR/AP function during a period of transition.
The role will initially provide full cover for the AR/AP Manager during a period of paternity leave. Following this, the successful candidate will work alongside the existing AR/AP Manager developing and delivering an overhaul to the KPI reporting framework and driving process improvements.
This is a key role combining operational leadership with process improvement and reporting enhancement, ensuring the function continues to perform effectively while evolving to meet future business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Provide full cover for the AR/AP Manager during a period of paternity leave, ensuring continuity of all AR and AP activities, and continue to support beyond this period, including:
- Oversight of day-to-day operations and workflow across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Monitor performance using KPIs, support and develop the AR/AP team to ensure high performance and service levels
- Ensure adherence to company policies, controls, and financial procedures
KPI Reporting & Insight
- Define, develop, and implement robust KPI reporting for AR and AP functions
- Deliver clear, actionable performance insights to senior stakeholders
- Monitor key metrics including (but not limited to) DSO, invoice processing times, and payment performance
- Use data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement
Process Improvement
- Identify and resolve system and process bottlenecks within AR/AP operations
- Drive process efficiencies, standardisation, and automation opportunities
- Strengthen controls and improve overall operational effectiveness
- Work closely with finance and systems teams to implement improvements
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Key Requirements
- Proven experience managing AR/AP teams
- Strong understanding of end-to-end AR and AP processes
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing KPI/MI reporting frameworks
- Experience identifying and resolving process inefficiencies
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
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Contract Details
- Hybrid Working (Full Time) – Minimum 2 office days per week
- Duration: 6 months (interim contract)
- Start date: ASAP
- Location: Leeds City Centre
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Personal Attributes
- Proactive and solutions-focused
- Strong leadership and team engagement skills
- Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
- Able to balance operational delivery with transformation support