Credit Controller (Legal)

The Opportunity:
I am currently representing an extremely prestigious legal firm based in Birmingham who are looking for a Credit Controller to join their busy team, looking after a portfolio of £5-10 Million. The role of the Credit Controller is to support the partners. Legal team and finance chasing overdue debts in accordance with the firms credit policy. This role requires someone who has worked in a corporate and professional environment with excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels. My client offer long term careers for the right individuals, always new and exciting opportunities to progress throughout the business.

The Role:
• Responsible for the collection of debt within specific departments minimising exposure to bad debts through effective credit & risk management whilst maintain & building strong internal and external client relationships.
• Generating monthly debtor reports for Partners and Lawyers and statements to clients.
• Promote proactive contact with clients & fee earners in the pursuit of swift payment of bills.
• Attend regular aged debt review meetings with Partners to discuss & resolve problem debts
• Attending monthly team meeting focusing on specific clients and provide up to date and specific feedback.
• Dealing with allocation of cash receipts and queries.
• Meeting deadlines and monthly cash targets.
• Proactive in reducing DFO
• Visiting other offices as and when required

The Candidate:
• Gained experience of working in a professional, corporate environment with ideally an ICM qualification.
• High level of system skills; Excel, word, Good knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• At least 4 years credit control experience, preferably in legal or professional partnership environment
• Proven background in developing relationships and reducing debtor days
• Good accounting knowledge up to and including balance sheet
• Knowledge and experience of litigation procedures
• Excellent problem solving skills and judgement

The client offers excellent benefits with competitive salary
Due to a high level of applications, it is with regret that we are unable to respond to each and every applicant, therefore if you have not had any response from us within 5 working days, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful in this particular vacancy.