Accounts Receivable Team Leader

Accounts Receivable Team Leader Function: Finance & Trading Location: Nottingham/Alfreton/Hybrid Contract type: Permanent Salary: £36,446 with potential to rise to £40,495 over 3 years Closing Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025 NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Team Leader to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first. We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Team Leader who will be responsible for leading a group of AR Associates and an AR Senior Associate. The team is responsible for ensuring invoices are processed accurately and in accordance with internal policies, accounting standards, and VAT regulations. Whilst providing leadership to the team, the AR Team Leader will support the AR Manager and peers to ensure that the team delivers in all areas. This role requires a strong leader to streamline processes, drive continuous improvement and bring new procedures to the table. Every day you will … Supervise the collection and processing of customer transactions and debt in accordance with agreed standards. Continuously review processes and procedures and identify opportunities to improve controls and simplify services. Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships. Ensure that appropriate controls are implemented and maintained to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the underlying accounting transactions and AR sub-ledgers. Ensure customer debt is continually monitored and actively chased and challenge performance based on age of debt, cash collection v’s target, DSO, adherence to payment terms, number of queries, bad debt. Ensure the integrity of the AR sub-ledgers. Provide insightful KPIs to monitor performance and inform business decisions. Ensuring the impact of changes in business activity on financial performance are understood. Provide input into the development and implementation of collection strategies to minimise outstanding debt and risk. We Want To Reward You For Your Passion, Enthusiasm, And Hard Work So We Offer Much More Than a Competitive Salary Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely. We recognise our employees' hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and VIP colleagues awards. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. We are dedicated to your development, through in‑house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential. A focus on your well‑being offering 1 day of paid well‑being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%). Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you. 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community. Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care What skills will help you thrive in this role? Previous experience working in an Accounts Receivable role. A strong analytical mindset who can make sense of complex data. Strong stakeholder management experience with the ability to maintain key relationships. Experience in managing a diverse and transforming team. A continuous improvement mindset. The ability to work under pressure and to meet KPIs. Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain? Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing us at Careers@supplychain.nhs.uk. Our Inclusive Commitment At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn’t match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply. Struggling to complete our application form, and require additional support? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@supplychain.nhs.uk who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply. We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. SCCL is a company Registered in England and Wales, with company number 10881715, to act as the management function of the NHS Supply Chain. #J-18808-Ljbffr