Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Sir Robert McAlpine; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned civil engineering firm in Kings Langley is hiring an Accounts Receivable Supervisor to manage billing processes and ensure compliance across financial functions. This role requires effective communication and organizational skills, with a minimum GCSE education including Maths and English. Experience in finance and knowledge of Accounts Receivable, especially in the construction sector, would be beneficial. The company offers a competitive rewards package and values inclusivity in hiring.

Benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance environment is essential.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable is desirable.
• Construction background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end billing process.
• Ensure invoices are raised accurately and on time.
• Maintain VAT compliance on billing.
• Prepare regular AR status reports and cash forecasts.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve queries.

Skills

Organised

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Strong technical skills

Education

Minimum GCSE standard including Maths & English

AAT or further education

Tools

Excel

Job description

Why join us?

Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium and award-winning new Bloomberg building.

As we celebrate our 155th anniversary, we're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Supervisor Role

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Supervisor will lead and supervise all aspects of the Billing and Accounts Receivable function. This is a key role ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across the billing process, supporting cash flow and delivering best-in-class customer service.You'll;

• Manage the end-to-end billing process for all projects and internal departments, including contract, joint venture, and sundry billing (e.g., Framework Benefits, Plant Sales).
• Ensure all invoices are raised accurately and on time, aligned with project milestones and contractual obligations.
• Maintain VAT compliance on all billing, including Reverse Charge VAT where applicable.
• Prepare regular AR status reports, ageing analysis, and cash forecasts.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Accurately forecast, report, and record client payments to support project teams and company cashflows.
• Complete month-end processes, reconciliations, and Retentions Receivable reporting promptly.
• Manage client accounts in line with company processes and best practices.
• Develop and maintain policy, procedure documentation, and controls.
• Administer systems for contract and cost centre set-ups and approver changes.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements.

Your profile

The Skills and competencies we are ideally looking for are;

• Educated to a minimum GCSE standard (including Maths & English) essential -
• AAT or further education desirable
• Previous experience of working in a Finance environment essential
• Organised, able to manage competing demands, adaptable, hands-on and detail orientated essential
• Being an effective and knowledgeable communicator that can relate to both internal and external staff/clients & stakeholders essential
• Previous experience with an understanding of Accounts Receivable desirable
• Construction & contract knowledge and background desirable
• Strong technical skills including excel

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Inclusive Employer

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.