AP/AR and Reconciliations Manager

Pay Level: 8 (£47,181 - £52, 413)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours a week

Location: Slough

The closing date for applications is midnight on: 10th October 2025 and interviews w/c 13th or 20th October

What You’Ll Be Doing:

Join our dynamic finance team as AP/AR and Reconciliations Manager, leading 14 staff to deliver strategic finance objectives while managing approximately £419m in financial responsibility.

• Lead high-performing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Reconciliations teams
• Drive innovation through new technology and digital transformation initiatives
• Serve as lead officer for Sundry and Adult Social Care debt management
• Ensure all bank accounts are reconciled on time with robust controls
• Maximise cashflow through optimised payment and collection strategies
• Partner with IT, Agresso (Unit 4), and finance colleagues to implement cutting-edge systems

What We'Re Looking For

• AAT qualification or equivalent professional qualification
• Previous Team Leader / Supervisory experience
• Experience in billing, debt collection, or AP/AR functions
• Comprehensive knowledge of AP/AR legislation and regulatory requirements
• Experience with computerised financial systems and Government returns

What We Offer

• Professional development and continuous improvement culture
• Collaborative working environment with senior leadership
• Chance to make a real impact on Slough residents' lives.
• A supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. 

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (plus Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.

Right To Work:

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application.

Interested?

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference – our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How To Apply:

At Slough Borough Council, we work to a recruitment framework that we assess all our candidates to at every stage of the recruitment process and these are listed on the job description. 

Please click on the apply button below to submit your application.  We look forward to hearing from you!