Receivables Collector

Receivables Collector – PwC UK, Southampton

12‑month fixed term opportunity within PwC's Collections team. The Collections team supports client engagement teams by managing and recovering outstanding fees, resolving disputes, taking legal action when necessary, and handling client insolvency – all while fostering a cash‑centric culture to enhance the firm’s sustainable working capital.

• Manage a personal portfolio of the firm’s clients to ensure timely payment of outstanding fees and meticulously document each action in the collections system.
• Leverage technology to efficiently prioritise tasks and achieve peak performance.
• Identify payment barriers and collaborate with internal stakeholders to swiftly resolve issues according to established procedures.
• Partner with the three Receivables teams to enhance cash collection and create proactive strategies to reduce aged debt.
• Engage actively with the Cash Allocation team to facilitate the prompt and precise allocation of client payment receipts.

• Familiarity with operational finance areas such as cash management, allocation, and accounts payable is a plus.
• Relevant qualifications (advantageous but not essential).
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, effectively collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders to secure optimal outcomes for the firm.
• Confident communicator skilled in active listening, situation interpretation, and leveraging influence to achieve the best results.
• Self‑motivated team player who thrives in collaborative environments, building meaningful relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient, embracing change with a flexible mindset.
• Driven and persistent, committed to achieving both personal and team success.

Our benefits are designed to add value and support you at every stage of your career and personal life. They include empowered flexibility with a working week split between office, home, and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Accounting