Credit Administrator

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Term: Contract Duration: 12 months
Reports to: Credit Manager
Team: Finance

About Farrer & Co

Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service.

We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London, we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service.

Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that's a family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging reputation threat, they need clear, fast, and innovative advice. That's why they choose us.

Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence, and diverse disciplines. But what truly bonds our relationships is our pragmatic, straightforward approach, steadfast values, and commitment to trust, doing the right thing, and achieving the best results.

Our Approach

Superb client service is at the core of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values.

The Team

The team manages the firm’s financial policies, affairs, and administration.

Scope

To support the credit control team in monitoring and maintaining cash flow by efficiently collecting debts. This role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy in numeracy and literacy, and confidence in dealing with clients internally and externally.

Responsibilities

1. Generate and follow up on credit reminder letters, emails, and statements; support team diaries.
2. Review 30-day reminder alerts, update the Collections system.
3. Assist the Credit Manager with debt escalation, draft Letters Before Action for debts transferred to Recoveries.
4. Manage the credit control inbox, handle queries, escalate when needed.
5. Monitor the firm’s bills bank account, process incoming credits, transfer funds, and bank cheques.
6. Record receipts in the practice management system.
7. Process card payments from clients via telephone.
8. Answer the Credit Control helpline, handle or escalate queries.
9. Assist with electronic billing uploads for clients using e-billing systems.
10. Provide debt detail reports for monthly partner meetings.
11. Send monthly statements to clients/partners.
12. Provide general admin support as required.
13. Open and distribute team post.

Skills and Experience

Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office. Previous office experience preferred.

Person Specification

Good communication, proactive, able to work under pressure, detail-oriented, well-organized, confident in communication, team-oriented.

Education and Qualifications

Working towards or completed good grades at A-level or equivalent, with 5 GCSEs including English Language (grades A-C or 9-4). High standards in Maths and English are advantageous.

Additional Information

This role offers valuable experience in a busy finance team, with opportunities to learn about credit control and finance systems. It provides a strong foundation for a career in finance.

Normal hours are 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, with flexibility required for additional hours based on client needs.

Farrer & Co promotes agile working, expecting at least 40% of hours in the office, with potential for more depending on circumstances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. We conduct pre-employment screening, including criminal history and credit checks.

Note: Non-passport holders may need a work permit. Applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. Do not include bank or payment details in your application.

Created on 26/04/2025 by TN, United Kingdom