Job Description
Credit Controller - *LEGAL*
Your new company
You’ll be joining a long-established International Law Firm with a strong reputation and a broad client base, including corporates, financial institutions, and private clients. With well-developed international links and a diverse range of practice areas, the firm offers a stable and reputable environment in which to further develop your finance career. The credit control function sits within a well-structured finance department that works closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
Your new role
In this position, you will take ownership of day-to-day credit control activity across multiple practice areas within a busy finance team:
* Chasing outstanding debts for assigned practice groups via phone and email
* Producing statements, client letters, and partner notifications from the credit control system
* Accurately recording chase activity, notes, and agreed payment timelines
* Scheduling and running monthly meetings with partners and fee-earners to review debtor positions
* Building strong internal relationships to identify early issues in the working-capital process
* Proactively resolving and monitoring queries raised by clients or fee-earners
* Analysing and reducing aged debt, with a particular focus on 90-day+ balances
* Responding promptly to incoming correspondence from clients and internal teams
* Taking card payments and logging them appropriately
* Following all procedures outlined in the firm’s credit control policy
* Supporting wider finance tasks, including bill postings, transfers, and accounts-payable tasks
* Assisting with ad-hoc finance projects as required
What you'll need to succeed
* Minimum two years’ experience in credit control, ideally within professional services
* Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and clients
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of information
* High attention to detail and a methodical approach to chasing and recording activity
* Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and remain calm during interruptions
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
* Professional, adaptable, and discreet working style with strong team-player mentality
What you'll get in return
* Opportunity to take ownership of collections activity across multiple practice areas
* Exposure to a wide range of finance tasks beyond credit control
* Supportive, collaborative finance team within a reputable professional services firm
* A role that allows you to build strong internal relationships with partners and fee-earners
* Chance to make a measurable impact on cashflow and aged debt performance
* A stable environment with opportunities to grow your skills and responsibilities
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4782672