Collections Specialist

Larbey Evans; City Of London; Hybride; GBP 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading US law firm based in the City of London is seeking a Debt Collections Specialist to manage the London office debt function. This role requires a senior Credit Controller with experience in legal credit control and debt management, preferably with knowledge of Aderant and Expert Collections software. You will be responsible for debt recovery, leading aged debt reviews, and ensuring effective communication with partners and clients. A competitive salary of circa £75k plus a performance bonus is offered, alongside a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal credit control or debt management background.
• Experience handling high-volume, high-dollar accounts receivable portfolios is essential.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills to assess client history.

Responsabilités

• Head the firm’s debt management function in London.
• Act as the main contact for debt recovery and credit control.
• Review and improve existing processes related to outstanding debts.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules

Knowledge of Power BI

Formation

ICM qualification or similar

Outils

Aderant

Expert Collections

Description du poste

This highly successful Silicon Vally headquartered US law firm is keen to hire a debt collections specialist to head up the firm’s London office debt management function.

• Salary circa £75k plus fantastic lucrative monthly performance bonus scheme
• Hybrid working of 3 days in the office/ 2 remote
• City of London

Due to the continuous growth of their London office and UHNW client portfolio, the firm require a senior level Credit Controller who can install a strategic and functioning debt collections process, providing all round aged debt management and risk assessment to the firm's largest and most prestigious clients.

Working within the Director of Administration and Managing Partner, as well as with the existing Revenue team in London, you will be required to act as the main contact for the firm regarding debt recovery and credit control matters. You will be required to review and improve existing processes and influencing change across the firm in relation to outstanding debts and housekeeping. You will lead on aged debt reviews with Partners and Fee Earners, driving billing discipline and minimising lock-up. In cases of long-term aged debt, you will work closely with both the partner and client to monitor performance and ensuring effective escalation methods are agreed.

Candidates will have come from a legal credit control / debt management background handling a high-volume, high-dollar accounts receivable portfolio. You will have experience of using a recognised credit management software, Aderant and Expert Collections preferred. Other requirements required are;

• ICM qualification or similar is preferred
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; able to assess client history and offer solutions to ensure payment
• Confident knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules and VAT
• Knowledge of Power BI reporting is a plus
• Excellent analytical and financial skills with good attention to detail both personally and for the team
• Can do attitude, with good judgement, communication and relationship building skills, developed in a partnership environment

To apply, please contact Neil Hagan today.