6 results for Payments Clerk in Pontypool

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

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

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

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

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