3 results for Payments Clerk in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, The

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

Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Newbridge, Caerphilly
remote
Permanent
28000 - 32000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk for a growing organisation based in Crumlin new Newport. The Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk will be: * Responsible for the maintenance and up-keep of the Accounts Payable ledgers* Accurate and timely posting of all AP invoices* Matching of invoices to PO and/or GRN information, and resolution of issues where invoices donot match.* Proactive maintenance and housekeeping of the AP ledgers (to identify and resolve unallocated payments, debit notes and other issues) so that the ledgers are 'clean' at month end, and no issues are carried over at each month end.* Perform a sample of supplier statements monthly, identifying reconciling items and proactively resolving and correcting any issues* Involvement in the month end close process, including the performance of AP reconciliations to GL and the input of the associated AP data into the month end reporting company packs asrequired. On offer: Salary to £32,000, hybrid working plus benefits.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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjUzODg0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-06T08:39:57Z

Purchase Ledger Clerk

England,
remote
Contract
27000 - 27030 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are supporting a business in Emersons Green who are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.This role presents an opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with experience in Accounts to contribute to the efficient functioning of the finance team.Job Title: Accounts Payable ClerkDuration: 12 Month Fixed Term ContractSalary: £27,030Hybrid: Two days a week in the officeLocation: Emersons Green, BristolResponsibilities:<ul><li>Invoice processing</li><li>Supplier statement reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with payment run preparation</li><li>Inbox Management</li><li>Resolving external and internal queries</li></ul>For more information on this role, please apply online or email with a copy of your CV to discuss in more detail.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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuNjc4ODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-03T16:27:47Z