Credit Controller

Michael Page; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 40 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Michael Page is recruiting a permanent Credit Controller for a prestigious London law firm. You will manage client accounts, monitor aged debt, and collaborate with Partners and fee earners to drive timely collections.

Ideal candidates will have credit control experience in professional services or legal environments, excellent communication skills, and strong Excel proficiency. Salary £40,000–£55,000 dependant on experience.

Qualificações

• Previous credit control experience, ideally within a professional services or legal environment.
• Strong understanding of aged debt management and collections processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders and discussing outstanding balances.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining financial records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring outstanding balances are collected in a timely and professional manner.
• Proactively monitor aged debt and follow up on overdue invoices through phone, email and stakeholder engagement.
• Build strong relationships with Partners, fee earners and clients to support effective debt recovery.
• Investigate and resolve billing queries and payment issues to minimise delays in collections.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activity, payment arrangements and account status updates.
• Reconcile client accounts and identify any discrepancies requiring action.
• Prepare regular aged debt and collections reports for internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the firm’s cash flow objectives by reducing debtor days and improving collection performance.

Conhecimentos

Credit control experience

Aged debt management

Excel proficiency

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Ferramentas

Finance systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As a Credit Controller, you will play a key role in managing outstanding debt, maintaining strong client relationships, and supporting the firm's cash flow objectives. Working closely with Partners, fee earners, and the wider finance team, you will help ensure timely payments, resolve account queries, and contribute to the smooth running of the firm's credit control function.

Client Details

Prestigious Law firm in London.

Description

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring outstanding balances are collected in a timely and professional manner.
• Proactively monitor aged debt and follow up on overdue invoices through phone, email and stakeholder engagement.
• Build strong relationships with Partners, fee earners and clients to support effective debt recovery.
• Investigate and resolve billing queries and payment issues to minimise delays in collections.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activity, payment arrangements and account status updates.
• Reconcile client accounts and identify any discrepancies requiring action.
• Prepare regular aged debt and collections reports for internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the firm's cash flow objectives by reducing debtor days and improving collection performance.

Profile

A successful Credit Controller should have:

• Previous credit control experience, ideally within a professional services or legal environment.
• Strong understanding of aged debt management and collections processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders and discussing outstanding balances.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining financial records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.

Job Offer

• Permanent Credit Controller position.
• Salary of £40,000 to £55,000 dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.