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Job Title


Senior Accounts Receivable


Company : MM Flowers


Location : huntingdonshire, east anglia


Created : 2025-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The British flower market is worth 1.2bn and MM Flowers supplies fresh cut flowers and bouquets to the U.K.s and Europes leading flower retailers. We grow and source the highest quality and most beautiful blooms across the world, delivering colour, passion, and inspiration through breath-taking bouquets.Established in 2006, MM Flowers has grown exponentially every year and is based in a purpose built, state-of-the-art facility in Alconbury, Huntingdon. MM Flowers employs over 1000 people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers.MM Flowers values and behaviours form the basis of our culture and are a guide to the way we work as individuals, in teams and with our customers, They can be used as a guide and a reference to support processes such as team development, performance management, recruitment, identification of talent, and on-going coaching to support the delivery of our ambitious growth plans.Creating Meaningful Moments that do good for people, and our planet.We are currently looking for a Senior Accounts Receivable.The role is fully based on site from Monday to Friday.You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end customer invoice to cash collection process. This role acts as the point of escalation for Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions, ensuring streamlined operations and timely cash flow across both the UK and European operations.Working closely with two AR Administrators, internal teams, and external stakeholders, the Senior Accounts Receivable ensures efficient query resolution, accurate financial reporting, and process enhancements that support MM Flowers ongoing growth and finance transformation initiatives.Core Responsibilities:Oversee the customer invoice to cash collection process to ensure payments are received on time.Resolve customer invoice queries promptly and with professionalism to minimise payment delays.Act as a second line of support for two AR Administrators (UK and Europe), providing expertise and escalation as needed.Maintain a clean Aged Receivables Ledger by driving regular reviews and resolving outstanding balances.Perform daily cash management activities, ensuring bank reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule.Manage banking responsibilities, including ad-hoc payments and cash processing.Prepare and manage weekly cash flow forecasts and group balance reports, aligning with organisational requirements.Work closely with the Financial Controller to highlight key trends and areas for action.Support asset finance management activities, ensuring alignment with company policies and timelines.Identify and implement process improvements, driving automation and alignment with best practices.Support ongoing Finance Systems Transformation projects, specifically around SAP Business by Design or S/4 HANA.Drive continuous improvements in AR processes by identifying and implementing automation and system enhancements.Essential skills & experience:Proven experience in finance operations, specifically within Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger roles.Familiarity with sales and/or purchase ledger functions, demonstrating strong transactional finance knowledge.Proficient in Excel, with the ability to analyse and interpret data for effective reporting.Ability to act as a key collaborator and communicator with both finance and non-financial stakeholders.Desirable skills & experience:Background or understanding of SAP Business by Design, S/4 HANA, or similar ERP systems.Experience in the consumer goods or manufacturing sectors.Exposure to finance system transformation projects, including process automation and development improvements.So, whats the package? When you work at MM Flowers you get more than just a salary.Holiday allowances are calculated on the days worked and you can find your allowance in your offer letter.Pension Scheme - You will be auto-enrolled onto the company pension scheme after 3 months. At present we operate an auto enrolment scheme where you will benefit from contributions from us.Onsite Parking free parking is available onsite.Recommend a Friend Scheme 250 is payable to you when you recommend a friend who is successful through the application process and successfully completes their 3-month probationary period.Career Progression we actively encourage employees from within the business to consider roles which become available and whether that be within their field or want to consider a cross functional move.Wonderful working environment we are all working in a modern contemporary purpose-built State of the Art facility.We are committed to an open ethical and fair working environment and have a Whistleblowing Policy in place to ensure complaints and concerns are handled appropriately.We work with an Occupational Health provider to support employees both mentally and physically.We run corporate engagement initiatives throughout the year.We gather employee feedback annually to see how we can improve the employee experience.Grocery AidSo, whats the package? When you work at MM Flowers you get more than just a salary.Holiday allowances are calculated on the days worked and you can find your allowance in your offer letter.Pension Scheme - You will be auto-enrolled onto the company pension scheme after 3 months. At present we operate an auto enrolment scheme where you will benefit from contributions from us.Onsite Parking free parking is available onsite.Recommend a Friend Scheme 250 is payable to you when you recommend a friend who is successful through the application process and successfully completes their 3-month probationary period.Career Progression we actively encourage employees from within the business to consider roles which become available and whether that be within their field or want to consider a cross functional move.Wonderful working environment we are all working in a modern contemporary purpose-built State of the Art facility.We are committed to an open ethical and fair working environment and have a Whistleblowing Policy in place to ensure complaints and concerns are handled appropriately.We work with an Occupational Health provider to support employees both mentally and physically.We run corporate engagement initiatives throughout the year.We gather employee feedback annually to see how we can improve the employee experience.Grocery AidWhat are you waiting for, we would love to hear from you.If this position doesnt match your experience but you love the sound of MM Flowers we welcome speculative applicants, please forward your cv and a covering letter about the type of role or function you are interested in being considered for.MM Flowers are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we understand the benefits of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job role advertised are encouraged to apply.We believe we can only achieve our potential if we employ a diverse population of people, ideas, and perspectives. We are committed to grow our workplace culture, encouraging team members to feel unique valued and engaged, enabling them to achieve their full potential.All recruitment activities go through our internal Talent Acquisition Team and currently, this role doesnt require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to MM Flowers employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.