Credit Controller

Talk Staff Group Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to provide effective legal Accounts Assistant services. Located near Birmingham, this role requires managing debtor balances, issuing court proceedings, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of credit control experience, proficiency in accounting software, and strong organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £26,000 per year, full-time hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Credit control.
• Understanding of SRA Regulations would be beneficial.
• Previous experience of issuing court proceedings would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage debtor balances to ensure a reduction in aged debt.
• Contact debtors daily when payment is overdue via all communication methods.
• Interact with teams to ensure the timely resolution of queries.
• Issuing Court proceedings for unpaid debts.
• Preparing breakdowns and statements of account.
• Taking receipts from clients and issuing receipts.
• Posting items to ledgers - receipts and payments.

Skills

Credit control experience

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in IT, including accounting software and Microsoft 365

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you an experienced Credit Controller with experience in the Legal sector who is looking for a new, exciting opportunity in a vibrant and friendly environment? If so, we may have the role just for you!

We are working with a fantastic client based in the outskirts of Birmingham who are looking to hire an individual, who can adapt to the varying needs of the business by delivering an effective legal Accounts Assistant service.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Credit control
• Understanding of SRA Regulations would be beneficial
• Previous experience of issuing court proceedings would be advantageous
• Attention to detail with a clear understanding of expense allocations and VAT filing
• Strong organisational skills to manage a busy, varied workload and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in IT, including accounting software and Microsoft 365
• Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage debtor balances to ensure a reduction in aged debt
• Contact debtors daily when payment is overdue via all communication methods, both written and verbal
• Interact with teams to ensure the timely resolution of queries
• Issuing Court proceedings for unpaid debts and enforcing the same
• Preparing breakdowns and statements of account
• Taking receipts from clients either on-site or over the telephone and issuing receipts.
• Posting items to ledgers - receipts and payments.
• Assist the wider accounts team during busy periods and absences, including recording receipts and payments and processing payments out

Salary & Working Hours

Salary is £26,000 depending on experience. Full time, Monday to Friday.

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available.