Credit Controller

Beacon Legal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Brand new office with great views

Social events and lunches

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Beacon Legal, an established legal practice in Western Sydney, is seeking an experienced Credit Control Officer to join the finance team. You will manage overdue invoices, pursue payments and maintain professional client relationships within a busy legal context.

Ideal candidates will have accounts receivable or credit control experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to work with accounting systems. Knowledge of legal sector is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control, accounts receivable or collections.
• Confident chasing overdue invoices and discussing payments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in legal or professional services advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contacting clients regarding overdue invoices by phone and email.
• Managing outstanding debtor balances and payment follow-ups.
• Negotiating and monitoring payment arrangements.
• Resolving invoice queries and payment discrepancies.
• Liaising with internal teams regarding outstanding accounts.
• Maintaining accurate debtor records.
• Preparing aged debtor reports and account reconciliations.
• Supporting general accounts receivable processes.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Credit Control Officer | Accounts Receivable | Legal

Western Sydney | Competitive Salary | Established Legal Practice

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Credit Control Officer to join the finance team of a well-established legal practice.

We're looking for someone who is confident managing outstanding invoices, following up payments and dealing professionally with clients.

Previous experience in a law firm would be beneficial, although we're equally interested in candidates from accounting, financial services, property or other professional services environments.

About the Company

Our client is an established legal practice in Western Sydney with a busy finance function supporting its legal teams. The position offers a varied workload, direct contact with clients and the opportunity to take responsibility for managing outstanding accounts.

About the Role

You'll work closely with the finance team and legal professionals to ensure invoices are followed up and payments are received within agreed terms.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contacting clients regarding overdue invoices by phone and email
• Managing outstanding debtor balances and payment follow-ups
• Negotiating and monitoring payment arrangements
• Resolving invoice queries and payment discrepancies
• Liaising with internal teams regarding outstanding accounts
• Maintaining accurate debtor records
• Preparing aged debtor reports and account reconciliations
• Supporting general accounts receivable processes

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Established business with a consistent flow of work
• Supportive and approachable colleagues and accounts team
• Brand new office with great views
• Social Events and Lunches
• Convenient Western Sydney location
• Long-term career opportunity

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in credit control, accounts receivable or collections
• Confident chasing overdue invoices and discussing payments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional approach when dealing with clients
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Experience in legal or professional services would be advantageous