AP/AR Manager job at London Full Time NEW

I am exclusively partnered with an International Media Business in London, recruiting for an experienced Transactional Finance manager to join their growing finance team. This role requires someone with previous management experience as well as experience in both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

Previous experience with integration of NetSuite is a distinct advantage as well as process improvement / implementation. This is a fantastic role for someone forward thinking, progressive and who wants a role beyond ‘team management’.

Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Manage debt collection processes, including monitoring aged receivables, improving cash collection performance, and reducing overdue balances.
• Ensure supplier payments are processed in line with internal controls, approval workflows, and fraud prevention procedures.
• Supervise AP/AR activities across multiple business entities, ensuring compliance with internal finance policies and procedures.
• Act as a key contact for suppliers and customers, managing queries and providing a reliable escalation point where required.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to support cash flow forecasting and treasury management activities.
• Support internal and external audit requests and ensure all required documentation is maintained.
• Manage banking, treasury, and corporate card-related processes and queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, operational efficiency, and finance processes.
• Assist with additional finance and operational tasks as required.

Candidate specification:

• Strong team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated people management and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager or Finance Operations leadership role.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with attention to detail.
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems; exposure to cloud-based finance platforms beneficial.
• Experience working within a high-volume transactional finance environment.
• Treasury and process improvement experience preferred.
• Comfortable working across multi-entity or international business operations.
• Proven ability to improve financial controls, streamline processes, and drive operational efficiencies.
• Industry experience within a fast-paced commercial environment is advantageous but not essential.
• NetSuite experience is preferable