Senior Billing Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Billing Manager to join our team at Kennedy Pearce Consulting. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for leading the billing function and supporting the Transactional Finance Manager as required.

• Manage a team of 4 direct reports responsible for producing circa 1500 invoices per month
• Raise intercompany invoices for payment
• Onboard new clients via agreed internal processes
• Own the RPI price increase process end to end
• Fully manage development revenue recognition process
• Cross charge stock costs and release revenue in line with usage
• Process month end revenue accruals, manage deferred revenue, correct revenue coding errors
• Ensure revenue accruals are kept to a minimum by driving in-month billing with operations
• Support queries from the wider finance team over the month end
• Liaise with credit control to aid in cash flow management via prompt customer payments
• Prepare key Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Provide support and holiday cover to the Billing team
• Assist with audit (internal/external)
• Drive forward billing automation and standardize approach
• Take the lead on process improvement projects and new system implementations
• Identify ways to motivate, train, and develop the members of the team
• Deal with Excel queries
• Ad hoc duties and reports, as required

• Minimum of 4 years' experience of managing billing/AR team
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships
• Strong understanding of the Billing function
• Strong communication skills capable of clear presentation to subordinates and senior management
• Technically proficient in the use of MS Office applications specifically Outlook and Excel (VLOOKUP's and pivots required as an absolute minimum)
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and high accuracy levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledge of VAT regulations
• Experience with SAP
• Ideally someone who completed the billing clerk role themselves previously