Accounts Receivable Assistant - Absolute Recruit : Job Details

An award-winning creative agency in central London is seeking a proactive Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their finance team on a 6-month temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to own the collections process within a dynamic, fast-paced environment and help maintain healthy cash flow across high-profile accounts.Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end collections process
• Proactively chase outstanding debts to ensure timely payments
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to resolve payment queries professionally
• Allocate and post cash receipts accurately
• Reconcile accounts and monitor aged debtors
• Collaborate with account management teams to address billing or dispute issues
• Support wider AR and finance tasks as needed

Key Skills

• Solid Accounts Receivable/credit control experience, ideally within the creative or media sector
• Confident communication skills and the ability to handle client conversations diplomatically
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with accounting systems and Excel
• Availability to commit for a 6-month temporary role in a hybrid working pattern (3 days office, 2 days home)