Billing & Credit Controller — Growth & Impact

Jobtrain; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health care benefits

Profit share

Staff discount

Professional development

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors LLP is seeking a Billing and Credit Control Assistant to join our Finance team on a full-time basis, 36.25 hours per week, based at Sceptre Way with easy access from Preston, Chorley, Leyland and Blackburn.

You will manage day-to-day billing, credit control and accounts receivable, issue bills and statements, chase overdue invoices, and work closely with fee earners and clients to resolve billing queries while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control, sales ledger or billing.
• Good working 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 systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook and databases.
• A team-focused approach and alignment with our values.

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

Accounts receivable

VAT regulations

Numeracy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Word/Excel/Outlook

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Databases

Job description

Forbes Solicitors LLP is seeking a Billing and Credit Control Assistant to join our Finance team on a full-time basis, 36.25 hours per week, based at Sceptre Way with easy access from Preston, Chorley, Leyland and Blackburn.

You will manage day-to-day billing, credit control and accounts receivable, issue bills and statements, chase overdue invoices, and work closely with fee earners and clients to resolve billing queries while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.