Accounts Receivable Lead - Surge Team

Job Description

Rates: £350 per Day Inside IR35 UMB

Location: Birmingham (On-site, 5 days per week)
Contract Length: Initial 5-6 months
About the Role
Hays is partnering with a local council to recruit an Accounts Receivable Lead to support a large-scale financial transformation project. This position sits within a dedicated Surge Team, providing specialised support across cashflow-critical activities and customer-facing processes.
This is a hands-on role requiring deep Accounts Receivable expertise, strong problem-solving capability, and experience navigating complex system or billing issues within fast-paced project environments.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable SME

• Resolve AR-related issues including invoice creation and posting errors
• Investigate and correct customer master data defects
• Address cash application mismatches
• Resolve credit management issues
• Monitor and fix dunning or debt recovery workflow errors

Billing Specialists

• Support high-volume billing runs
• Validate batch jobs, system outputs, and interface performance
• Cash Application Specialists
• Undertake manual clearing activities during system defects
• Support delays in bank reconciliations and ensure accurate allocation

Data / Integration Analyst

• Investigate system failures or mismatches across ERP, CRM, e-invoicing, and banking platforms
• Support defect analysis and resolution to maintain end-to-end AR process integrity
Candidate Requirements

• Proven senior-level Accounts Receivable experience
• Strong background working within surge teams or large transformation projects
• Must have experience with Oracle Fusion (essential for senior candidates)
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution
• Midlands Base - 5 days a week on Site
Interested?
If you have the relevant AR expertise and project experience, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity.
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