Billing & Credit Control Specialist - Client Accounts

Forbes Solicitors; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Enhanced sick pay

Volunteer leave

Professional development

Profit share

Long service awards

Staff discount

Health care benefits

BUPA

Retail and gym discounts

Annual Events

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors is seeking a Billing and Credit Control Assistant to join our Finance team. The role is full-time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, based at Sceptre Way, conveniently located for Preston and surrounding areas.

You will manage day-to-day billing and credit control, issue bills and statements, and follow up overdue invoices while supporting client accounts and maintaining strong relationships with fee earners and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control, sales ledger or billing.
• Good knowledge of billing processes and VAT regulations.
• Excellent numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisation, time management and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good communication skills and confidence using Word, Excel, Outlook and databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day billing, credit control and accounts receivable activity accurately and efficiently.
• Issue bills, credit notes and statements, and follow up overdue invoices in line with firm policy and client terms.
• Work closely with fee earners and clients to resolve billing queries and maintain strong working relationships.
• Reconcile payments, keep accurate records and support continuous improvements across the department.
• Handle financial information with accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.

Skills

Credit control

Billing

Sales ledger

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Databases

Job description

Forbes Solicitors is seeking a Billing and Credit Control Assistant to join our Finance team. The role is full-time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, based at Sceptre Way, conveniently located for Preston and surrounding areas.

You will manage day-to-day billing and credit control, issue bills and statements, and follow up overdue invoices while supporting client accounts and maintaining strong relationships with fee earners and clients.