Dynamic Credit Controller – Legal Accounts (6-Month FTC)

Lawfront; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Field Seymour Parkes in Reading is recruiting a proactive Credit Controller to support our Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will manage debtor relationships, chase payments, and help protect the firm's cash flow.

The role requires strong communication, organisation, and a collaborative approach with fee earners. Prior credit control experience in a professional services setting is preferred, with a professional, discreet telephone manner.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Credit Control role.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident telephone manner with professional handling of sensitive conversations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• Experience in a professional services or legal environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Positive, team-oriented approach and willingness to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of outstanding debtors and proactively chase payments via telephone and email.
• Build effective relationships with clients to secure payment and resolve balances.
• Work closely with fee earners to review and manage client debt positions.
• Identify problem debts and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Monitor payment plans and deferred payment arrangements.
• Handle incoming client queries relating to outstanding accounts.
• Process card payments over the telephone.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure collection activities are up to date.
• Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc credit control duties as required.

Skills

Credit control

Communication

Negotiation

Telephone etiquette

Organisation

Workload prioritisation

Job description

Field Seymour Parkes in Reading is recruiting a proactive Credit Controller to support our Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will manage debtor relationships, chase payments, and help protect the firm's cash flow.

The role requires strong communication, organisation, and a collaborative approach with fee earners. Prior credit control experience in a professional services setting is preferred, with a professional, discreet telephone manner.