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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)