Accounts Payable Receivable Manager

A fast‑growing, internationally trading FMCG business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable & Receivable Manager to take ownership of its end‑to‑end AP and AR functions. This is a key finance role with real influence across cashflow, credit control, supplier management, and business growth.

The Role:

You will lead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring strong financial controls, healthy cash conversion, and timely payments across domestic and international markets. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to a proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. This is Hybrid 4 days in the office/ 1 day from home

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Credit Control

* Lead the credit control function for a multi‑market business

* Set and review credit limits and monitor exposure via the ERP system

* Drive daily, weekly, and monthly cash collection activity

* Reduce debtor days and protect the business from bad‑debt risk

* Maintain regular customer contact and manage structured chasing cycles

* Produce aged debtor reports and lead monthly reviews on debtor health

Accounts Payable & Supplier Management

* Oversee the full accounts payable process from invoice to payment

* Ensure invoices are processed, coded, approved, and paid accurately and on time

* Manage supplier payment runs and statement reconciliations

* Build strong relationships with key suppliers and resolve queries efficiently

* Manage foreign currency payments and FX purchasing

Cashflow & Finance Support

* Take ownership of daily cashflow management

* Prepare and process supplier, payroll, and international payments

* Support cashflow forecasting and scenario planning

* Assist with VAT reporting and payroll‑related journals

* Identify and implement process improvements across AP and AR

About You

* Proven experience managing / leading AP and/or AR functions

* Able to lead change / process improvement

* Strong understanding of credit control, cashflow, and financial controls

* Experience working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment

* Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills

* Highly organised with strong attention to detail

* Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, data analysis)

* ERP system experience essential (Tier 1 systems preferred)

* Comfortable working cross‑functionally with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain

What’s on Offer

* Permanent, full‑time position

* Opportunity to play a key role in a growing international business

* Strong scope for process improvement and professional development

* Collaborative, commercially focused finance team

* This role is hybrid - 4 days a week in the office/ 1 day from home