Accounts Receivable Lead
About Marketbridge
Marketbridge partners with leading B2B brands to create unified Go-to-Market® systems that connect strategy, AI, creativity, activation and measurement. With a team of 350+ across North America and Europe, Marketbridge supports clients worldwide, ranging from Fortune 1000 enterprises to venture-backed, high-growth companies across technology, financial services, healthcare, industrial and consumer sectors. For more information, please visit www.marketbridge.com and follow www.linkedin.com/company/marketbridge/.
Role Overview
The Accounts Receivable Lead is responsible for the end-to-end management of client invoicing and accounts receivable operations within the Europe Finance team.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate billing, effective cash collection, and strong financial control. You will partner closely with Client Success and internal stakeholders to deliver a seamless invoicing process, maintain client account health, and support cash flow optimisation.
Operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, you will take ownership of your workload, ensure accuracy under pressure, and proactively drive improvements in AR processes and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Management
Oversee the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, and collections.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of customer invoices and payments.
Monitor customer accounts, including aging reports, and minimise overdue balances.
Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures.
Invoicing & Billing
Act as the primary owner of invoicing within the Europe Finance team.
Partner with Client Success teams to prepare and issue accurate client invoices in line with contractual and procedural requirements.
Review and validate billing inputs to ensure accuracy of charges.
Ensure invoicing is completed in a timely and consistent manner across all accounts.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as a key point of contact for billing-related queries and issues.
Handle customer inquiries relating to invoices, payments, and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
Build strong relationships with internal teams and external client finance contacts.
Resolve escalated billing issues and disputes efficiently, maintaining positive client relationships.
Cash Flow & Collections
Implement effective collection strategies to reduce outstanding receivables and improve cash flow.
Proactively follow up on overdue accounts and ensure appropriate escalation when required.
Contribute to cash flow forecasting through accurate reporting and insights.
Provide regular updates to management on AR performance and risks.
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare and submit reports on accounts receivable performance, including input into daily and weekly cash flow reporting.
Analyse trends in receivables, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Provide clear, actionable insights to support decision-making and financial planning.
Process Improvement & Continuous Development
Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of AR processes.
Streamline workflows and enhance systems to support a high-volume environment.
Proactively recommend best practices based on analysis and experience.
Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial operations across the business.
Essential Skills and Attributes
Ability to tightly manage own workload and time across working days.
Confidence to work independently while escalating appropriately.
Strong experience in accounts receivable and invoicing processes.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
Effective problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving billing discrepancies.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
Ideal Characteristics
Experience working with multiple currencies and cross-border VAT is desireable.
Understanding of client contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs).
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Commercial awareness and understanding of how AR impacts business performance.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
Our Culture & Our Core Values
Marketbridge supports Fortune 50 companies and global brands in redefining how they go to market.
How we work together matters just as much as the work itself. Our values shape how we operate day to day. Be Kind means treating teammates with respect and showing up for one another. Be Open reflects how we collaborate, share perspectives, and give clear, honest feedback. Be Real speaks to a culture of authenticity, where people can speak up and be themselves. Be Brave pushes us to challenge assumptions, think critically, and pursue ideas that lead to real results.
You’ll join a collaborative team focused on solving real problems for complex clients. From day one, you’ll gain hands-on experience, work closely with supportive leaders, and continue developing through meaningful client work and ongoing learning. We value accountability, curiosity, and ownership, and we trust people to take initiative and follow through.
Here, you’ll do meaningful work, alongside smart people, with room to grow as the business grows.
Benefits & Perks
At Marketbridge, we support our team with benefits that prioritise well-being, flexibility, and growth. Here’s what you can look forward to:
🏖️ Time Off & Flexibility – Generous time off & paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks for birthing parents). Plus, we’re closed from Christmas to New Year’s so you can fully unplug.
💙 Health & Wellness – Comprehensive benefits and free premium access to the Calm app for relaxation and mindfulness.
💰 Financial Security – Pension with company match.
📚 Learning & Growth – A professional development fund (£500) and continuous learning programs to invest in your career.
💻 Tech & Perks – Company-provided laptop & accessories, Chat GPT Enterprise access, monthly Wi-Fi & mobile phone allowance (depending on the role).
Note: This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. Marketbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Role Details
This role is hybrid based out of our Marlow, UK office.
2-3 days/week in office with the expected core working hours being 9:30am-2:30pm, but we are open to flexibility. Salary range: £21-24,000 annually for 22.5 hours per week
We aim to offer competitive and fair compensation based on experience, location, and market benchmarks.