Accounts Receivable Process Lead - Leeds

Accounts Receivable Process Lead

Location: Leeds, Thorpe Park, Hybrid working.

We're on a mission to make credit work better for all.

We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.

According to The Sunday Times, we're one of the best places to work in the UK. Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It's our people that make us great. We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.

Join us, and from day one you'll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new entrants tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you'll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

But enough about us. Let's talk about your new role with Lowell.

As our Group Accounts Receivable Process Lead, you will manage the day-to-day delivery of timely and accurate Customer billing, cash collections and cash allocation processes. You will be responsible for maintaining up to date Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring regular audit sign off of the SOP's is in place in line with KPI's and drive and manage continuous improvement of all processes to drive efficiencies.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Manage daily tasks in line with SLA / KPI requirements
• Ensure team have sufficient tools and training on required processes, performing regular process reviews to keep skills updated in line with evolving business processes
• Manage the AR financial month end close, completing the Subledger Reconciliation with commentary and action plan for any differences
• Perform regular ledger reviews with the AR Specialist to ensure accuracy and quality of information being posted to ledgers
• Participate in regular meetings and reviews with your in-country colleagues to drive positive engagement and collaborative working
• Proactively identify and suggest opportunities to improve processes
• Lead and champion changes and improvement opportunities working with key stakeholders to manage testing, training and documentation of any improvement plans

What we need from you:

• Previous experience of accounts receivable, credit management and cash allocations
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability to ensure workstream owned processes are delivered, maintained, and continuously improved.
• Flexible to changing requirements and processes with experience in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to deliver / drive key deadlines for both Lead and Specialist owned areas and business service requirements
• Ability to analyse multiple processes to assess key risks and controls risks in line with audit and control expectation
• Professional with strong and professional communication skills to communicate with all process stakeholders, internal and external contacts.

A mission that gives back:

You'll also have lots of opportunities to make an impact on your personal development. At Lowell we have a big focus on helping our colleagues develop their careers and grow with us, together.

So, whatever your culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, if you're ready to help us make credit work better for all, we think you'll fit right in. Our people are our strength, so we build strong teams thriving with diverse voices, and offer benefits that can keep our people strong.

That means...

• A competitive salary.
• A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.
• 3% flexible benefits; pick additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether this is extra holiday or dental cover there will be something for you.
• We are committed to a hybrid working environment, where we will ask you to work in our Leeds office, which will be based in Thorpe Park.
• Free parking when you are in the office and when working from home, you'll be fully equipped with everything you'll need to be successful.
• 28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
• Life assurance.
• A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including, self-development opportunities, recognition awards and on-site facilities to support the varying needs of our colleagues.
• Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.

Ready to share in that mission?

Our people are our greatest asset. That means part of our mission is building a workplace where you can grow with us, and help us go on to make a difference, together.

Together, we go further - and it starts with you. So, if you're interested in adding your voice to our fantastic team of people, take the first step and apply today...