Our client has a vacancy for an experienced and motivated Credit Controller to join their Accounts Team. The role can be working part-time (around 21-25 hours per week) - or full time and is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract.

Key responsibilities include:

* Preparation and review of aged debt reports and taking appropriate action

* Chasing and collecting outstanding debt by telephone and email

* Process card payments

* Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity within the Case Management system

* Keep relevant fee earners up to date on the status of their debts

* Liaising with fee earners with regard to queries from clients on
unpaid bills

* Interest calculations

* Attend regular meetings to provide updates on progress made to reduce debt

* Provide suggestions as to where improvements can be made to systems and processes

* Where necessary, assist with accounts duties

Requirements:

* Experience working as a credit controller, ideally within a law firm

* Understand the of principles of accounting

Confident using Outlook any Accounting software and Case Management systems

* Good numeracy skills

* Have a confident telephone manner, maintaining high levels of professionalism but authoritative to achieve results

* Have excellent communication and organisational skills

* Demonstrate persistence and be committed to completing tasks and objectives

* Have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

* Be able to use initiative and be pro active

* Have a positive, can-do attitude.

It is essential that the candidate is an experienced credit controller, preferably working in legal accounts.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application. We will only contact those candidates short-listed for this role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so. We will retain your details on file and contact you should a suitable vacancy become available