Credit Controller

Robert Half Finance and 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 officeRole: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 accountsMonitor 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, ..... full job details .....