Accounts Receivable & Billing Manager – Residential Real Estate

About the role

We are partnering with a fast‑growing UK residential property platform to create a new Accounts Receivable & Billing function. Reporting to senior leadership, you will design, implement and own the end‑to‑end AR operation as the portfolio expands across multi‑family and single‑family homes.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full AR cycle – billing, rent collection, cash application, reconciliations, deposits and arrears management.
• Deliver a clean, timely month‑end close with a clear audit trail.
• Lead the AR workstream during the implementation of a new property management system.
• Manage the arrears cycle from early intervention through formal recovery.
• Develop AR reporting and KPIs to give leadership confidence in cash performance.
• Start as a one‑person function and recruit and grow a team from 2027 as the portfolio expands.

Required profile

• Proven AR experience in a high‑volume residential real‑estate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to design processes and controls from scratch.
• Strong track record in cash collection and arrears management.
• Experience contributing to a property‑management or finance‑system implementation.
• Hands‑on operator today with ambition to lead a team over time.

Required skills