My client, a property / real estate firm based in central London, is seeking to hire an Accounts Receivable Manager to run their AR function and manage a team of 4 people.
This is a permanent and full-time role, with a salary of £55k - £60k DOE + benefits.
This is a hybrid role, with 3-days a week in the office and 2-days from home.
My client, a property development company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to join their company. The Accounts Receivable Manager will be responsible for overseeing the accounts receivable function and managing a team of four individuals. This role requires strong leadership abilities, excellent financial management skills, and an understanding of the property/real estate industry.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee Accounts Receivable Function: Manage and oversee the accounts receivable process, ensuring accurate and timely recording of receivables, invoicing, and collections for the company's property/real estate portfolio.
- Team Management: Lead and manage a team of four accounts receivable professionals, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure the team's performance meets or exceeds expectations.
- Billing and Invoicing: Oversee the timely and accurate issuance of invoices to tenants, clients, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, lease agreements, and relevant regulations.
- Collections and Cash Flow Management: Implement effective strategies and procedures to optimize collections and minimize delinquencies, while managing cash flow and maintaining positive relationships with tenants and clients.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on accounts receivable aging, collection status, and overall financial performance to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance accounts receivable processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for automation, streamlining, and efficiency gains.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as property management, leasing, and accounting, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of accounts receivable activities with overall business objectives.
- Compliance and Audit: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls, while facilitating successful completion of internal and external audits.
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, clients, and other stakeholders, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to accounts receivable matters in a timely and professional manner.
- Stay Updated: Stay informed about industry trends, changes in accounting regulations, and best practices within the property/real estate sector, incorporating relevant knowledge into daily operations.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in accounts receivable management, in the property/real estate industry.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
- In-depth knowledge of property/real estate accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
- Proficient in using accounting software and financial management systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong ethics, integrity, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
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