Accounts Receivable Manager | Creative Events & Brand Experience Agency | London (Hybrid)
Harmonic are delighted to be working with a high-growth, international brand experience and events agency to find an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to join their UK finance team.
With a global footprint spanning multiple regions, this business delivers large-scale experiential marketing, live events, and integrated campaigns for a portfolio of blue-chip clients. The company generates revenues in excess of £150m globally and employs over 700 staff worldwide, with a well-established UK presence and continued investment in growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the Accounts Receivable function in a collaborative, fast-paced and commercially driven environment, working closely with senior stakeholders across finance and client services.
The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take full ownership of the Accounts Receivable cycle, playing a key role in maintaining a strong Net Working Capital position and ensuring effective financial management across projects.
You will act as the main point of contact for all AR-related matters, working cross-functionally with non-finance teams and external stakeholders to drive timely cash collection and resolve issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable & Cashflow
- Own the end-to-end AR process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing across multiple client platforms
- Monitor payment terms and proactively manage aged debt, driving cash collection performance
- Maintain and report on AR ageing, providing clear insight to senior stakeholders
- Allocate incoming cash and reconcile bank activity on a daily basis
- Support overall treasury activities, including oversight of working capital
Project & Commercial Finance
- Partner with Client Services and Production teams to manage project lifecycles from set-up through to close
- Support project reconciliations and WIP management
- Advise on billing structures, intercompany transactions, and revenue recognition
VAT & Compliance
- Ensure accurate VAT treatment on all invoicing activities, including international considerations
- Support preparation and submission of VAT returns, including overseas VAT where applicable
- Assist with audit processes and ensure adherence to internal controls and policies
Stakeholder Management & Process Improvement
- Act as a key finance contact for non-finance stakeholders, translating financial concepts clearly
- Provide guidance and training to improve commercial awareness across the business
- Identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
Additional Responsibilities
- Support broader finance team activities and ad hoc projects
- Assist with overhead cost monitoring and reporting
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in an Accounts Receivable or Credit Control role, ideally within a creative, marketing, or project-based environment
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance teams
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident working independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture
- Strong Excel skills and general systems confidence (ERP exposure advantageous)
- A proactive, “can-do” attitude with a desire to improve processes and drive results
Desirable:
- Experience in an agency or project-based business
- Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. Deltek or similar)
- Actively studying or interested in pursuing a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
Salary: £40-50K
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