Interim Credit Control Clerk – 4 month contract

About the role

We are seeking an interim Credit Control Clerk to join a leading real‑estate business in London for a four‑month assignment. The role is full‑time, office‑based and focuses on managing a high‑volume accounts‑receivable portfolio and improving cash flow.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 500‑700 customer accounts with a total ledger value of around £2 million.
• Take ownership of cash‑collection activities, targeting aged debt, including accounts over 150 days.
• Contact customers by phone, email and other channels to secure payments and reduce outstanding balances.
• Monitor AR ageing reports and implement collection strategies to improve debtor performance.
• Conduct account reconciliations, resolve discrepancies and support month‑end AR reporting.
• Investigate potential bad‑debt exposures, identify root causes and recommend actions.
• Resolve customer disputes and billing issues in collaboration with sales and internal stakeholders.
• Escalate high‑risk or overdue accounts to management and sales teams.
• Produce regular reports on aged debt, collection performance, cash forecasts and high‑risk accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of customer communications, payment commitments and collection activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in credit control or accounts‑receivable roles.
• Ability to start immediately or with one week’s notice.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £19‑£21.
• Four‑month interim contract with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to work within a leading real‑estate organisation in London.
• Support from Robert Half for recruitment and compliance.