Accounts Receivable Manager (Ai Automation)

Accounts Receivable Manager

An established multinational business is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to take end-to-end ownership of the AR function, driving improved cash flow, accuracy and collaboration across Billing and Collections.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a candidate who can restructure and align AR operations, personally configure, deploy and manage AI-driven automation tools across collections and billing workflows, and build strong cross-functional relationships with senior stakeholders. This role requires someone comfortable working directly within AI/automation platforms day-to-day

Key Responsibilities

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• Own the AR process end-to-end, from invoice generation through to cash application
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• Restructure and align Collections and Billing into one cohesive, high-performing function
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• Take hands-on ownership of AI and automation tools within AR, including configuration, workflow design, exception handling and ongoing optimisation
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• Act as the internal expert/administrator for AI-enabled billing and collections systems, troubleshooting issues directly rather than escalating to IT or external teams
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• Partner with Sales and internal stakeholders to maximise automated billing processes and minimise disputes
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• Lead collections strategy to reduce DSO and improve cash flow, including oversight of high-risk accounts and escalations
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• Design and implement a structured dispute management process with clear ownership and root-cause tracking
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• Manage quarterly/year-end bad debt write-offs and provisions, liaising with department heads for approval
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• Provide direct line management to a team (Billing and Credit Control), including coaching, performance management and objective setting
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• Support the Group Financial Controller with cash flow forecasting and customer receipts forecasting
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• Administer the credit control system and oversee related documentation
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Candidate Profile

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• Proven experience managing an AR function within a complex, multinational environment
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• Demonstrable, hands-on experience configuring and managing AI/automation tools within AR (e.g. AI-assisted collections platforms, automated cash application, intelligent dispute routing)
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• Able to operate as a power-user/administrator of these systems personally, rather than relying on a dedicated automation or IT team
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• Strong track record of process improvement, with evidence of automation solutions actively driven or delivered by the candidate themselves
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• Confident people leader with experience managing and developing teams
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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• Comfortable operating at a senior level, driving change across cross-functional teams
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