Credit Controller

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Real Estate business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Credit Control Clerk for 4 months. This Role is 5 days per week in the office Role: Our client is looking for an immediate interim Credit Control Clerk to assist them for 4 months. You will be responsible for following duties: • Manage a high-volume Accounts Receivable portfolio of approximately 500-700 customer accounts with a ledger value of around £2 million. • Take ownership of cash collection activities, focusing on aged debt recovery, including accounts aged 150+ days. • Proactively contact customers via phone, email, and other communication channels to secure payment and reduce outstanding balances. • Manage collections for key customer accounts • Monitor AR ageing reports and drive collection strategies to improve debtor performance and cash flow. • Conduct account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies impacting payment collection. • Investigate and analyse potential bad debt exposures, identifying root causes and recommending appropriate actions. • Identify and resolve customer disputes, billing issues, and payment delays through collaboration with customers, Sales, and internal stakeholders. • Escalate overdue and high-risk accounts to management and Sales teams where appropriate. • Lead discussions with account owners and Sales teams regarding overdue balances and collection action plans. • Produce regular reporting on aged debt, collection performance, cash forecasts, and high-risk accounts. • Support month-end activities, including reconciliations and AR reporting. • Maintain accurate records of customer communications, payment commitments, and collection activities. • Balance daily collection activities with ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives. Profile: The successful interim Credit Control Clerk will have a minimum of 3+ years experience You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role. Client: Our client are a Credit Control Clerk based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Salary & Benefits: This role is paying between £19-£21p/h 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: