Job Title: Legal Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire (Office-based)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Accounts Receivable Coordinator to join our finance team in Hereford. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a background in legal finance or accounts receivable, who thrives in a fast-paced professional environment.
You will play a key role in managing client accounts, ensuring timely billing and collections, and supporting the financial health of the firm.
Key Responsibilities
1. Managing the end-to-end accounts receivable process within a legal environment
2. Issuing invoices and statements to clients in line with agreed billing schedules
3. Monitoring outstanding balances and proactively chasing overdue payments
4. Liaising with fee earners and clients to resolve billing queries
5. Allocating incoming payments accurately and maintaining up-to-date records
6. Producing regular reports on aged debt and cash flow
7. Supporting compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and internal procedures
8. Assisting with month-end and year-end financial processes
About You
9. Previous experience in accounts receivable, ideally within a legal or professional services setting
10. Strong understanding of billing processes and credit control
11. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
12. Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues
13. Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
14. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Desirable (but not essential)
15. Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
16. Experience working with legal practice management systems
What We Offer
17. Competitive salary and benefits package
18. Supportive and collaborative team environment
19. Opportunities for professional development and career progression