In some cases, yes. However, most companies will need to put your invoice through as an expense to offset against income.
ie A job paid cash by a family friend you could get away with.
A job paid cash by a company - most likely not.
If you intend to carry on working freelance you should do the proper thing and set-up as trading self-employed along with accountant and business banking etc.
You should find people take you more seriously 'as a service provider' and even pick up better projects.