Offshore Accounts Receivable Services
StaffLink's offshore accounts receivable specialists raise your invoices, allocate customer payments, chase overdue accounts politely and in your name, and keep your aged debt report accurate. They work UK hours in your systems, so cash arrives faster without adding to your UK headcount.
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What your AR specialist does
Your specialist looks after the sales ledger from invoice to cash:
- Raises sales invoices and credit notes from your billing data
- Allocates customer receipts daily, so the ledger shows who really owes what
- Sends statements and reminders on an agreed schedule
- Calls customers about overdue invoices during UK hours
- Logs disputes and routes them to the right person
- Keeps the aged debt report and debtor days up to date
- Prepares a weekly cash collection forecast
Collections that protect the relationship
Chasing works when it is consistent, not aggressive. Your specialist follows the process you agree: a friendly reminder before the due date, a follow-up once it passes, a phone call after a set number of days and escalation to you after that. Customers hear from your business, using your name and your email address.
We aren’t a debt collection agency, and your customers won’t feel handed over to one. For accounts that need formal recovery, your specialist prepares the file so you or your solicitor can act quickly. If collections are your main problem, see our credit control service.
Your rights on late payment
Businesses can claim statutory interest on late business-to-business invoices under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, at 8% above the Bank of England base rate, plus fixed compensation of £40, £70 or £100 depending on the size of the debt. Many businesses never use it, but your specialist can calculate it whenever you decide to.
The numbers worth watching
Your AR specialist reports the measures that matter: debtor days, the aged debt profile, the ten largest overdue accounts and cash collected against forecast. Looking at these every week is usually enough to spot a struggling customer before they become a bad debt, and they feed straight into your cash flow forecast.
What does it cost?
Prices are per full-time, dedicated team member, per month. The final price depends on the experience and software skills the role needs, and we confirm it in your quote.
| Role | StaffLink per month | Typical UK in-house per month | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admin staff | from £800 | £2,500+ | ~68% |
| Bookkeeper | from £1,000 | £3,000+ | ~67% |
| Accountant | from £1,250 | £4,500+ | ~72% |
How It Works
- 1
Agree your collection process
Payment terms, reminder schedule, escalation points and who resolves disputes.
- 2
Review candidates
Two or three screened AR specialists within 20–25 business days.
- 3
Choose and onboard
Interview by video, choose your specialist and give them access to your ledger and inbox.
- 4
Clean the ledger
Unallocated cash and old disputes are cleared first, so chasing starts from accurate balances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is offshore accounts receivable?
A dedicated specialist working from overseas runs your sales ledger: raising invoices, allocating payments, chasing overdue accounts and reporting on debtors, inside your own systems and during UK hours.
Will my customers know the team is offshore?
Your customers deal with your business name, your email address and your processes. Your specialist speaks fluent English, works UK hours and follows the tone you set.
Do your AR specialists chase debts by phone?
Yes. Calls are part of the agreed collection process, made during UK business hours, alongside emails and statements.
What is the difference between accounts receivable and credit control?
Accounts receivable covers the whole sales ledger, from invoicing to cash allocation and reporting. Credit control focuses on collecting overdue debts and managing customer credit risk. One specialist can do both.
How much does offshore accounts receivable cost?
You pay a monthly fee for a full-time, dedicated specialist. Prices start from £1,000 a month for bookkeeper-level staff and £1,250 for accountants, depending on the experience the role needs.
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