Interim Project Accountant - Cash Flow & Debtor Recovery

OCS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS is hiring an interim Project Accountant to manage the credit collection process for the tail of debt outside the top 20 debtors. The role focuses on reducing aged debt, improving cash collection, and ensuring compliance with contractual payment terms.

You will liaise with the CC Manager, AR Manager and Ops Directors to report on debts, support the finance team on project controls, and train new staff to uphold process standards. This fixed-term role is based in the UK.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent qualification is required.
• Experience in credit management is essential.
• Strong Excel skills are required to analyse data and forecast cash flow.
• Experience with ERP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outstanding customer accounts and project receivables.
• Proactively chase overdue debt on more complex accounts.
• Act as a point of escalation for the senior CC and AR teams.
• Negotiate payment arrangements with customers where appropriate.
• Escalate persistent overdue accounts following company procedures.
• Prepare accounts for legal recovery where necessary.
• Forecast expected cash receipts and build relationships with customers.

Skills

Credit management

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

OCS is hiring an interim Project Accountant to manage the credit collection process for the tail of debt outside the top 20 debtors. The role focuses on reducing aged debt, improving cash collection, and ensuring compliance with contractual payment terms.

You will liaise with the CC Manager, AR Manager and Ops Directors to report on debts, support the finance team on project controls, and train new staff to uphold process standards. This fixed-term role is based in the UK.