Credit Controller

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Greater London is looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. This key role involves ensuring timely fee collection, managing client billing activity, and building strong relationships. Candidates should have proven experience in legal credit control and knowledge of e-billing systems. The position supports a hybrid work model and is a great opportunity to contribute to the firm's financial success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in legal credit control.
• Strong grasp of e-billing platforms and invoice workflow management.
• Experienced credit or revenue professional from within a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage collections and chase outstanding invoices.
• Monitor aged debt and escalate risks as needed.
• Negotiate payment arrangements in line with firm policy.
• Oversee invoice submissions across e-billing platforms.
• Investigate and resolve e-billing rejections.
• Maintain records of client billing guidelines and workflows.
• Build and sustain relationships with client finance contacts.
• Communicate clearly on balances and budgeting information.
• Contribute to process improvements for cashflow predictability.
• Produce reports on debtor performance and collection activity.
• Support month-end activities and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Credit control experience

Billing systems knowledge

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Tools

3E

CounselLink

Legal Tracker

Job description

Credit Controller

London | Full-time | Hybrid

The Role

We are seeking a Credit Controller to join the finance team of a leading international law firm. This role is central to ensuring timely fee collection, managing client billing activity, and fostering strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external clients.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience in legal credit control, with a strong grasp of e-billing platforms and invoice workflow management.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage collections, chasing outstanding invoices via phone, email, and client portals
• Monitor aged debt and Escalate risks to partners and management as needed
• Negotiate payment arrangements in line with firm policy (with partner approval)
• Oversee invoice submissions across e-billing platforms (e. CounselLink, Legal Tracker, Collaborati)
• Investigate and resolve e-billing rejections, coordinating with billing teams and fee earners
• Maintain accurate records of client billing guidelines, budgets, and approval workflows
• Build and sustain strong relationships with client finance contacts and internal teams
• Provide clear communication on balances, forecasts, and budgeting information
• Contribute to process improvements aimed at reducing aged debt and improving cashflow predictability
• Produce regular reports on debtor performance, collection activity, and client trends
• Support month-end activities and collaborate with Revenue Control, Accounts Payable, and Client Compliance teams

Skills & Experience

• Experienced credit or revenue professional from within a law firm
• Strong knowledge of billing systems (ideally 3E)
• Familiarity with client e-billing platforms such as CounselLink or Legal Tracker
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Credit Controller to join a dynamic finance team, take ownership of collections processes, and contribute to the firm's financial success.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.