Credit Controller

Eversheds Sutherland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Healthcare

Wellness support

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking a Credit Controller to join a busy Credit Control team in Leeds. You will own a ledger within a practice group, ensuring timely invoice settlement and proactive cash collection across high-value client portfolios.

You will liaise with external clients, Partners and legal teams, resolving queries, driving process improvements, and meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Credit Control role.
• Experience handling high-value and high-volume client accounts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience meeting deadlines and working to service levels.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a ledger within one of our practice groups and manage client accounts.
• Ensure invoices are settled in a timely and professional manner.
• Liaise with external clients, Partners and legal teams on queries.
• Identify and elevate risks and issues and support process improvements.

Skills

Credit control experience

Attention to detail

Workload management

Independent & team player

Stakeholder management

Deadline-oriented

High-value/high-volume accounts

Risk identification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We're full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we're equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we're purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We're ambitious for our clients, our communities - and for you. Whether you're starting out on your career or well established, whether you're a lawyer or in business services. If you're looking for what's next, we are too.

What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It's energetic, fast-moving and there's always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what's next, will ensure you thrive too.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Credit Controller to join our busy Credit Control team.

Credit Control is a key function within Eversheds Sutherland, responsible for maximising cash collection and minimising bad debt across the firm globally. In this role, you will take ownership of a ledger within one of our practice groups, managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring invoices are settled in a timely and professional manner.

You will liaise with external clients, Partners and legal teams, acting as the first point of contact for invoice and payment queries. You will take ownership of query resolution, support process improvements and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team objectives and meet key deadlines.

This role would suit someone who has gained experience within Credit Control, ideally within a law firm, professional services organisation or fast-paced commercial environment. You will be self-motivated, proactive and comfortable managing high-value, high-volume client accounts.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and growing team, with clear opportunities for career development and progression within the wider Finance function.We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a client-focused environment and can maintain a calm, professional approach when managing challenging situations.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Credit Control role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook
• Experience managing high-value and/or high-volume customer accounts.
• Experience handling invoice and payment queries.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and completing administrative tasks.
• Ability to identify and elevate risks and issues appropriately.
• Experience working to deadlines, service levels and performance targets.

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We're fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, "Inclusive" is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients' goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.