8 results for Payments Clerk in Gloucester, Gloucestershire

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

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

Accounts Payable Clerk

England,
remote
Contract
27030 - 27030 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are supporting a business in North-East Bristol 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 your CV 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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMDQwMDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-02T10:58:52Z

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Oldbury, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
28000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk Contract: 2-3 Month Interim Location: Oldbury (fully office-based)Overview: A manufacturing business based in Oldbury is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to support the finance team on a short-term basis during a busy period.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Processing high volumes of supplier invoices</li><li>Matching, batching and coding invoices</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries</li><li>Preparing payment runs</li><li>Liaising with internal teams and suppliers to resolve discrepancies</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Previous purchase ledger experience, ideally within a manufacturing or fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes</li><li>Confident communicator with good problem-solving skills</li><li>Immediately available or on short notice</li></ul>Additional Info:<ul><li>Fully office-based role in Oldbury</li><li>Short-term contract, 2-3 months</li><li>Opportunity to join a busy and supportive team environment</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4yMDYwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-12T16:19:02Z

Accounts Clerk - Part Time

Marlborough, Wiltshire
remote
Temporary
14.00 - 14.50 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger support on a part time 25 hours a week basis for 6 months FTC.1 day per week in Marlborugh, 4 from home.6-month fixed-term contract, supporting a busy finance function.This is a great opportunity to step into a hands-on role where you'll make an immediate impact and help keep things running smoothly.<ul><li>Processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate coding and approvals</li><li>Managing the shared AP inbox, handling incoming invoices and responding to queries promptly</li><li>Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and approval issues</li><li>Supporting the processing of employee expenses and company credit cards</li><li>Assisting with payment runs, ensuring all information is accurate and complete</li><li>Maintaining supplier records and master data</li><li>Working closely with the wider finance team to support a high-volume workload</li></ul><ul><li>Previous experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Confident handling queries and working across teams</li><li>Comfortable using finance systems </li><li>Reliable, organised and able to prioritise work effectively</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zMjg4NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-22T16:21:29Z

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

Accounts Payables Assistant

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
27000 - 29000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Oxford to recruit an Accounts Payables Assistant. The Accounts Payables Assistant will receive a salary of up to £29,000 along with additional benefits including a bonus! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Using and maintaining the SAP Business ByDesign system and other finance-related software</li><li>Processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate coding and approval</li><li>Maintaining accounts payable records and tracking spreadsheets</li><li>Preparing supplier payment runs in accordance with company procedures</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Dealing with supplier queries by email and telephone</li><li>Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and records</li><li>Assisting with month-end accounts payable activities</li><li>Processing employee expense claims in line with company policies</li><li>Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance and administrative tasks</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Knowledge and experience of MS Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Good customer service skills, particularly when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Proven ability to take initiative and work independently</li><li>Some bookkeeping or accounts payable experience desirable; however, full training will be provided</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzk1MjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-17T15:34:57Z