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Credit Control Clerk

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Contract
27000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Credit & Collections Specialist</h1><h2>Position Summary</h2>We are seeking a proactive, detail oriented, and commercially minded Credit & Collections Specialist to join the Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the accounts receivable portfolio, minimising credit risk, improving cash flow, and building strong relationships with customers. This role requires close collaboration with Sales, Customer Success, Billing, and Finance teams to ensure timely collections while delivering an exceptional customer experience.As a key member of the Finance department, you will play a critical role in supporting the company's financial health by ensuring outstanding invoices are collected efficiently, customer accounts remain accurate, and credit policies are consistently applied.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable and credit control process for a portfolio of customers.</li><li>Monitor customer accounts to ensure invoices are paid within agreed payment terms.</li><li>Proactively contact customers via email and telephone to collect outstanding payments and resolve overdue balances.</li><li>Build and maintain positive relationships with customers while ensuring prompt payment.</li><li>Assess new customer credit applications and recommend appropriate credit limits based on financial risk.</li><li>Review customer credit limits and payment performance regularly.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies, deductions, and disputed invoices.</li><li>Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, Billing, and Operations teams to resolve billing issues that may delay payment.</li><li>Negotiate payment plans and settlement arrangements where appropriate.</li><li>Produce weekly and monthly aged receivables reports, collection forecasts, and KPI reports for management.</li><li>Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend appropriate recovery actions.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end financial close activities related to accounts receivable.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer records within the ERP/Finance system.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, company credit policies, and applicable regulations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve credit control processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications & Experience</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.</li><li>3+ years of experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or Finance, preferably within a technology or SaaS environment.</li><li>Experience managing B2B customer accounts and commercial collections.</li><li>Strong understanding of credit management principles and financial risk assessment.</li><li>Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Experience working with CRM systems such as Salesforce is an advantage.</li></ul><h2>Skills & Competencies</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Excellent communication and relationship management skills.</li><li>Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.</li><li>Commercial awareness with a customer-focused approach.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Professional, confident, and resilient when managing difficult conversations.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.</li><li>Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in leveraging technology and automation to improve financial processes.</li></ul><h2>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)</li><li>Percentage of overdue debt</li><li>Collection targets achieved</li><li>Cash collection performance against forecast</li><li>Reduction in aged debt (60/90/120+ days)</li><li>Bad debt write-off percentage</li><li>Dispute resolution turnaround time</li><li>Accuracy of customer account reconciliations</li><li>Customer satisfaction and responsiveness</li><li>Compliance with internal controls and reporting deadline</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uNDk4MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-01T09:43:48Z

Sales Ledger Clerk

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
25000 - 25000 GBP / Yearly
Sales Ledger AssistantLocation: BristolSalary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annumHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home after training)Flexitime: Start between 8:00am-10:00am and finish between 4:00pm-6:00pm About YouWe are looking for someone who:<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Has strong attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Is confident working with numbers and financial data</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Has good communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Is proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Demonstrates a proactive attitude and willingness to learn</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Has previous administration, finance, accounts, or customer service experience (desirable but not essential)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Is studying AAT or interested in pursuing a finance qualification (desirable)</li></ul>This role would be particularly suited to a graduate, AAT student, or someone with administration experience looking to begin or develop a career in finance. The OpportunityWe are seeking a Sales Ledger Assistant to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate customer accounts, supporting invoicing processes, allocating payments, and assisting with credit control activities.This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a busy finance function while receiving full training and support. The role also offers exposure to process improvement projects and the opportunity to contribute ideas that help drive efficiencies across the department. Key Responsibilities<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Raising and processing customer invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Posting and allocating customer receipts</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintaining customer account records and resolving account queries</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments (approximately 10% of the role)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assisting with customer and client system administration</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting sales ledger reconciliations</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Working collaboratively with the wider finance team to ensure accurate financial records</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within the finance function</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assisting with ad hoc finance projects as required</li></ul> Benefits<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Salary of £25,000 - £26,000</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Flexitime working hours</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">22 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Additional holiday entitlement with length of service</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">On-site parking</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Potential study support following successful completion of probation</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Opportunities for career development within a growing business</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy44MDA1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-12T07:37:37Z

Sales Ledger Clerk

Romsey, Hampshire
remote
Temporary
15 - 17 GBP / Hourly
Temporary Accounts Receivable Assistant (3-6 Month Contract)We are seeking a Temporary Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a busy team on an initial 3-6-month contract. The role is based near Romsey, near Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is currently studying towards, or has recently completed, AAT and is looking to further develop their career within finance. The role has been newly created to support a growing workload and will initially focus on one business unit, with the potential to support additional entities as required.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Raising and issuing customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>Ensuring invoices are aligned to purchase orders, contracts and customer requirements</li><li>Processing credit notes where required</li><li>Monitoring customer accounts and maintaining accurate records</li><li>Assisting with the collection of outstanding debts and reducing aged debt balances</li><li>Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts</li><li>Investigating and resolving invoice queries and discrepancies</li><li>Liaising with operational teams to ensure billing information is accurate and complete</li><li>Producing customer statements and supporting account reviews</li><li>Assisting with month-end accounts receivable activities</li><li>Maintaining data accuracy within the finance system</li><li>Supporting process improvements within the invoicing and account's receivable function</li><li>Providing general finance and administrative support as required</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Studying towards or recently completed AAT</li><li>Previous experience within accounts receivable, sales ledger, or credit control role.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy</li><li>Good organisational and time management skills</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business</li><li>Proactive, eager to learn and keen to develop within a finance career</li><li>Competent user of Microsoft Excel and finance system</li></ul>Contract<ul><li>Temporary contract, initially 3-6 months</li><li>Potential for responsibilities to expand as business requirements develop</li><li>Reporting into the Finance Team Leader</li><li>Based near Romsey, Southampton </li></ul>This position would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to gain valuable experience within a fast-paced and evolving finance environment.You do need to be immediately available for this role. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMDE5NjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-09T10:16:25Z

Accounts Assistant

Bridgend, Bridgend
remote
Temporary
30000 - 32000 GBP / Yearly
Purchase Ledger Clerk / AAT Accounts AssistantSalary: £30,000 - £32,000We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk / AAT Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in Bridgend. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to broaden their accounting experience beyond purchase ledger responsibilities.Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the purchase ledger function while supporting wider accounting activities. The role would particularly suit someone who is AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or looking to further develop their accounting career within a supportive finance team.<h3 data-section-id="164ueu3" data-end="798" data-start="774">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-end="1650" data-start="799"><li data-section-id="x61tc3" data-end="870" data-start="799">Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li data-end="937" data-start="871" data-section-id="pl8gcf">Match, batch, and code invoices in line with company procedures.</li><li data-start="938" data-end="1000" data-section-id="t2lecd">Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.</li><li data-section-id="z6y4ab" data-end="1045" data-start="1001">Prepare and process supplier payment runs.</li><li data-end="1110" data-start="1046" data-section-id="1nk17nb">Manage supplier queries and resolve issues in a timely manner.</li><li data-start="1111" data-end="1174" data-section-id="1c5dojj">Maintain accurate purchase ledger records and filing systems.</li><li data-section-id="iig2ij" data-end="1264" data-start="1175">Assist with month-end procedures, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.</li><li data-section-id="tqe3v" data-end="1318" data-start="1265">Support bank reconciliations and cashbook postings.</li><li data-section-id="1ukbdhq" data-end="1411" data-start="1319">Assist with sales ledger, credit control, and general accounts administration as required.</li><li data-section-id="eegjgd" data-end="1484" data-start="1412">Prepare journals and support the production of management information.</li><li data-start="1485" data-end="1568" data-section-id="fp1xsz">Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls.</li><li data-end="1650" data-start="1569" data-section-id="lmpf4z">Support the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1665" data-start="1652" data-section-id="hodw2w">About You</h3><ul data-start="1666" data-end="2308"><li data-section-id="129axhy" data-end="1774" data-start="1666">Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Assistant, or Finance Assistant role.</li><li data-end="1871" data-start="1775" data-section-id="w4az9s">AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or keen to pursue professional accounting qualifications.</li><li data-start="1872" data-end="1956" data-section-id="vqy1t2">Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes and basic accounting principles.</li><li data-section-id="kgvi3c" data-end="2016" data-start="1957">Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.</li><li data-start="2017" data-end="2078" data-section-id="dgm42g">Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.</li><li data-end="2130" data-start="2079" data-section-id="mn8tlx">Strong organisational and time management skills.</li><li data-start="2131" data-end="2237" data-section-id="kp1jgk">Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues.</li><li data-section-id="1su35qs" data-end="2308" data-start="2238">Proactive, reliable, and eager to develop within a finance function.</li></ul><h3 data-start="2310" data-end="2329" data-section-id="j0whfl">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-start="2330" data-end="2689"><li data-start="2330" data-end="2388" data-section-id="bdbyt8">Salary of £30,000 - £32,000 FTE depending on experience.</li><li data-end="2427" data-start="2389" data-section-id="1iy37b9">Hybrid and flexible working options.</li><li data-section-id="i9btzo" data-start="2428" data-end="2453">Company pension scheme.</li><li data-section-id="1pw2wtv" data-start="2454" data-end="2485">Generous holiday entitlement.</li><li data-section-id="1hby1me" data-end="2568" data-start="2486">Study support for AAT or further professional qualifications (where applicable).</li><li data-section-id="jeqbbl" data-start="2569" data-end="2620">Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li data-end="2689" data-start="2621" data-section-id="1azcvra">Opportunities for career progression and professional development.</li></ul>Location: BridgendIf you are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional or an ambitious AAT Accounts Assistant looking to develop your accounting career within a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our finance team Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uOTk3MTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-11T12:29:38Z