Billing & Credit Control Specialist – Growth & Rewards

Forbes Solicitors; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Health care benefits

Profit share scheme

Employee assistance and development

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors is seeking a Billing and Credit Control Assistant to join our Finance team. This full-time role (36.25 hours per week, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday) is based at Sceptre Way, conveniently located for Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn and Greater Manchester commuters.

You will manage day-to-day billing and credit control, issue bills and statements, and collaborate with fee earners and clients to resolve queries, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.

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 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 experience

Billing processes

Numeracy

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Databases

Job description

Forbes Solicitors is seeking a Billing and Credit Control Assistant to join our Finance team. This full-time role (36.25 hours per week, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday) is based at Sceptre Way, conveniently located for Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn and Greater Manchester commuters.

You will manage day-to-day billing and credit control, issue bills and statements, and collaborate with fee earners and clients to resolve queries, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.