The Role

Fixed Term Contract until 30^th April 2024

Are you an experienced AR Manager?

London Business School is looking for an interim Accounts Receivable Manager to support the BAU as the Finance department undertake the implementation of a new finance system.

Managing a team of 6, your support will emcompass; degree and executive education programme invoicing, credit collection, distribution of student loans, management and reporting of the sales ledger and provide support to the Senior Shared Services Manager as required

Main Responsibilities

• Maintaining service levels of the team in line with the Finance service standards 
• Operate the School’s central credit collection process for degree programmes and ensure compliance across the organisation. 
• Provide targeted month-end reporting to the Deputy CFO on the status of outstanding debt and the performance of the sales ledger function. 
• Being the key contact for the escalation of complex queries from internal and external customers; managing these with an impeccable customer service mind-set 

Who we are looking for

• Professional qualification or equivalent experience.  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.  
• Significant experience in general bookkeeping and accounts experience, including managing ledgers 
• Significant experience in supervising an Accounts Receivable and Credit control team 
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment and providing good customer service 
• Experience with, and knowledge of, a number of software packages including Microsoft Office and Sun Accounts  
• Developed and delivered procedures and systems and trained staff accordingly 
• Ability to prioritise and focus on material issues.  

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing date 18th September 2023

London Business School