Finance Manager

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FINANCE MANAGER - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

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Gravitas Recruitment Group are partnered exclusively with a growing SME in the Reading area. Our Warrior seeks an experienced and results‑driven Finance Manager to lead and optimise the Accounts Receivable (AR) function.

Reporting voisi the Director, you will lead, manage and develop an AR and credit team whilst working closely with payroll, bookkeepers, and external accountants.

This role is critical to maintaining strong cash flow and ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage all accounts receivable functions, including billing, invoicing, collections, credit control, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and proactive collection of customers payments.
• Monitor customer accounts, analyse aged rece compare eables, and manage credit risk.
• Reduce bad debt exposure and improve overall cash flow performance.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures to support timely customer payments.
• Lead, manage, train, and develop a small team supporting AR, credit, and collections.
• Set clear expectations, performance goals and KPIs for the team.
• Establish and maintain effective billing, collections, and reconciliation processes.
• Prepare, analyse, and present AR metrics including DSO, collection rates, ageing trends, and forecasts.
• Develop, update, and report on KPIs to track performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with payroll, bookkeepers, and accountants on financial processes.
• Analyse financial statements, including balance sheet and P&L Query.
• Drive Accounts Payable in collaboration with bookkeepers.
• Contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in accounts receivable, billing, credit control and collections.
• Strong background in cash‑flow management and reducing DSO (daily sales outstanding).
• Strong accountancy knowledge-space and financial reporting experience.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with MS Dynamics, Xero, and MS Office.
• Proficient ITih skills and confidence working with financial systems and data.
• AAT qualified or working towards an ACCA or CIMA qualification.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 20 days holiday, increasing one a year up to 25 days.
• On‑site parking.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Facilities Services and Environmental Services