Credit Controller

Larbey Evans Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their vibrant finance team. This newly created role focuses on overseeing the debt management function of the London office. Responsibilities include managing relationships with clients, driving billing discipline, and enhancing credit control processes. The ideal candidate will have a legal credit control background, be familiar with credit management software, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £55,000 plus excellent benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal credit control background.
• Strong attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
• Experience working in a partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee debt management for the London office.
• Review and improve existing credit control processes.
• Collaborate with external debt collection agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules and VAT

Analytical and financial skills

Communication and relationship building skills

Education

ICM qualification or similar

Tools

Credit management software (3E, ARCS)

Job description

This expanding US law firm has an exciting and newly created opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join their busy and vibrant finance team to oversee the London office’s debt management function.

• Salary circa £55,000 plus excellent employee benefits including generous holiday allowance and pension plus medical insurance
• Hybrid working - 3 days in, 2 remote - Hours
• Liverpool Street

Due to increased workloads, the firm require an experienced Credit Controller currently operating in a broad role within a London based law firm. Directly reporting into the Finance Director and working closely with the Revenue Supervisor, you will provide all round aged debt management and risk assessment to the firm's largest and most prestigious domestic and international clients.

The Credit Controller role;

You will be required to act as the main contact for the firm regarding debt recovery and credit control matters for the London office. In time 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 driving billing discipline and minimising lock-up. In cases of long term aged debt, you will work closely with an external debt collection agency to monitor performance and ensuring effective escalation of cases.

Candidates will have come from a legal credit control background and have experience of using a recognised credit management software, preferably 3E, ARCS, etc. Other requirements required are:

• Strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules and VAT
• ICM qualification or similar is preferred
• 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 contact Neil Hagan today.