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Reed accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with an outstanding professional services organisation who are seeking a dedicated Credit Controller to join the Finance team.
This role is crucial for minimising the Firm’s lock-up days by effectively managing the credit control system. You will be engaging directly with debtors and liaising with partners, fee earners, the cashroom, and the debt recovery department to ensure efficient handling of outstanding fees.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Reviewing outstanding bills daily to prioritise credit control tasks.
- Liaising with fee earners regarding outstanding fees as per the credit control policy.
- Contacting clients via telephone, email, and letter to settle debts, monitoring responses through a diary system until resolution.
- Processing credit card payments from clients wishing to settle bills and handle the necessary accounting entries.
- Monitoring the bank account for incoming payments and process these onto the P4W system.
- Follow up on outstanding fees on ledgers where cash is held and coordinate with fee earners for payment processing.
- Working with the Debt Recovery department regarding debtors where court action is required or ongoing.
- Regularly liaise with partners and fee earners about the latest positions with debtors on queried bills.
- Conducting regular meetings with the Financial Controller.
- Handle external calls to the general Cashroom phone line.
- Provide cover for colleagues as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in credit control within a similar environment.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of handling sensitive conversations with clients.
Benefits:
- Generous Salary
- Hybrid Working
- Opportunities for professional growth and training.
- Supportive team environment.
If you have the relevant experience required to succeed in this role and would like to be considered, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing why you would be a good fit for the position and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss further
