Interim Accounts Receivable

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Bristol
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Support
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £16 - £20/hr (DOE)

Interim Accounts Receivable Role – Immediate Start

The role
A well established construction business is seeking an Interim Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the finance team with day to day billing and credit control activity during a busy period. The role will focus on maintaining the sales ledger, supporting cash collection, and resolving invoice queries in line with project and contractual requirements.
This is a hands on position, ideal for an experienced AR Clerk or Credit Controller who is comfortable working in a fast paced, operational environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Raising and issuing sales invoices and applications for payment in line with contract terms
  • Maintaining the accounts receivable ledger and ensuring accurate posting of cash receipts
  • Supporting credit control activity, including chasing overdue balances by email and telephone
  • Allocating payments and resolving unmatched cash
  • Responding to invoice queries and working with internal teams to resolve discrepancies
  • Monitoring aged debt and escalating issues where required
  • Supporting month end activities, including debtor reconciliations
  • Ensuring documentation and processes are compliant with internal controls

Skills and experience required
  • Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Credit Control role
  • Exposure to construction, engineering or project based environments is advantageous
  • Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Confident communicating with internal stakeholders and external customers
  • Working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
  • Ability to start at short notice and quickly adapt to new processes

Desirable experience
  • Experience with applications for payment or retention invoices
  • Familiarity with construction billing processes or CIS
  • Interim or temporary finance experience


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