Interim Accounts Payable & Receivable Manager

About the role

Glenholme, a specialist healthcare provider for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, is looking for an experienced, hands-on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Manager for a 3-9 month fixed-term contract in Slough. The role takes ownership of the day-to-day AP and AR functions, ensures accurate transactions and reconciliations, and manages outstanding balances. It reports to the Financial Controller and starts ASAP.

Key responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: own the purchase ledger, process supplier invoices, codes, approvals and credit notes, prepare payment runs, reconcile supplier statements, resolve queries and review aged creditors.
• Accounts Receivable: manage the sales ledger, issue customer invoices, handle credit notes and cash allocation, oversee aged debtors, credit control and account reconciliations, and chase overdue balances with local authorities, NHS commissioners and other funders.
• Bank reconciliations and month-end close: complete regular bank reconciliations, support month-end close for AP, AR and cash, and maintain financial controls and supporting documentation.
• Process documentation and handover: document current AP and AR processes, write checklists and handover notes, and train and hand over to the incoming permanent AP and AR team.
• Fee uplift administration: maintain the central tracker, record requests and responses, prepare follow-up correspondence and escalate unresolved requests.

Required profile

• Significant hands-on AP and AR experience, ideally as an AP/AR Manager, Ledger Manager or Senior Finance Officer.
• Ability to take ownership of ledgers and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience documenting finance processes and training or handing over responsibilities.
• Proactive approach to chasing debt and resolving complex queries.

Required skills

• Purchase ledger, sales ledger, cash allocation, bank reconciliations and month-end procedures.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Familiarity with Sage 200 is listed as desirable.