Accounts Receivable Manager

If you’re an Accounts Receivable leader who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, building strong relationships and supporting a team to perform at their best, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You’ll bring a collaborative and inclusive leadership style, creating an environment where people feel supported, valued and able to succeed.

This role goes beyond managing processes — it’s about fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. You’ll lead by example, combining a hands-on approach with a focus on improving ways of working, and partner closely with stakeholders to drive positive outcomes across the business.

If you take ownership, act with integrity and are motivated to create a lasting impact through both people and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

The Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable function, with full ownership of the end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) process. You’ll ensure accurate billing, effective cash collection and strong financial control, while driving process improvements and optimising cash flow performance across the Group.

As the Accounts Receivable Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Accounts Receivable team, setting clear objectives and driving delivery against KPIs
• Take ownership of the end-to-end O2C process, including billing, cash allocation, collections, dispute resolution and stakeholder engagement
• Drive performance across cash collection, debtor days and aged debt, in line with Group targets
• Produce and present AR and working capital metrics, using insight to inform decision-making
• Ensure accurate and timely billing, with robust controls in place
• Maintain ledger integrity through regular reconciliations and prompt resolution of discrepancies
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external funders to support effective cash flow
• Lead query and dispute resolution, taking a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems and controls

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process and Accounts Receivable best practice
• Proven experience in an AR or O2C leadership role, with a track record of improving cash collection and reducing aged debt
• Experience leading and developing teams and delivering against KPIs
• A solid understanding of financial controls, audit requirements and cash flow management
• Experience working in a complex, high-volume environment
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive action
• Advanced Excel and systems capability (ERP systems such as Unit4 or similar)
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with external funders
• A high level of organisation and attention to detail, with a commercial mindset
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to perform under pressure
• Experience managing large or high-value debtor ledgers

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Competitive salary
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

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