Credit Controller and Legal Accounts

Fisher Jones Greenwood; Ardleigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors invites applications for a Legal Credit Controller to join the Lawfront Finance team on a temporary fixed-term contract for 9–12 months. The role focuses on credit control, processing invoices, and supporting disbursement payments within a fast-paced legal finance environment.

Ideal candidates will have credit control or legal finance experience, strong numeracy, and excellent communication skills, with proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or legal finance roles preferred.
• Strong numeracy and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communication with fee earners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing the firm's credit control activities and following up on outstanding debt.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with fee earners and clients to facilitate timely payment of invoices.
• Processing client and matter-related invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Assisting with payment approval processes in line with firm procedures.
• Processing and supporting disbursement payments.
• Assisting with matter balance enquiries and resolving queries promptly.
• Maintaining accurate records of communications, payments, and account activity.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with administrative and operational tasks as required.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and internal financial procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Credit Controller and Legal Accounts

Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors is an award-winning and forward-thinking law firm, proudly serving businesses and individuals across Essex and beyond. As part of the Lawfront Group, we combine local expertise with the strength and support of a leading legal services platform. We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Credit Controller to join the Lawfront Finance team, working at FJG, on a temporary fixed-term contract for 9-12 months. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced credit control or legal finance professional looking to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the firm's financial operations, helping to ensure the timely collection of outstanding payments and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the firm's credit control activities and following up on outstanding debt.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with fee earners and clients to facilitate timely payment of invoices.
• Processing client and matter-related invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Assisting with payment approval processes in line with firm procedures.
• Processing and supporting disbursement payments.
• Assisting with matter balance enquiries and resolving queries promptly.
• Maintaining accurate records of communications, payments, and account activity.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with administrative and operational tasks as required.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and internal financial procedures.

About You

• Previous experience in a Credit Controller, Finance Assistant, Legal Cashier, or similar finance-related role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good numeracy and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with a professional and confident approach.
• Experience working within a legal environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A positive and team-focused attitude.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work for a respected and growing legal practice within the Lawfront Group.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities within a legal setting.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.