Accounts Receivable Lead - Surge Team

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.