Polite first nudge — invoice 7 days overdue

A freelance invoice is a week overdue and I haven't chased yet. Help me draft the first polite nudge — light touch, no guilt, gives them an easy out.

Client: {{client_name}}
Invoice + amount: {{invoice_ref}} — {{amount}}
Original due date: {{due_date}}
Days overdue: {{days_overdue}}
Channel I'll send it on: {{channel}}
Anything I know about why (busy month, holiday, AP person change): {{context}}

Write an 80–100 word email or message.
- Subject: "{{invoice_ref}} — quick nudge"
- Open: name the invoice and amount in one line.
- Acknowledge it might already be in train ("totally possible this is already with your AP team").
- Re-share the invoice link or attachment.
- Offer one easy resolution path: "Reply with a pay-by date or let me know if you need it re-sent."
- Close warmly.
- Sign-off as {{your_name}}.

AU English. Light, professional. Avoid "just" and "sorry to chase".