Legal Credit Controller — 9–12 Month FTC

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

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.