Credit Controller

Credit Controller - 12-month Fixed Term Contract |Leading Global Law Firm, Central London (Hybrid, 2-3 days a week in office) |£35,000 - £45,000 pro rata + benefits |

An opportunity has been created for a Credit Controller to provide a comprehensive and commercially focused billing service to the London office. Serving a specific business area this is chance to be involved with the largest and busiest team. The firm is a leading global £multi-billion turnover Legal Professional Services group, operating within the UK, Europe, US and Asia-PAC markets. They have developed an enviable reputation for outstanding professional services and delivering innovative products & service solutions. Enjoying continued growth through service and market development, the business delivers challenging assignments for a worldwide blue-chip client base.

Key Responsibilities of the Credit Controller

• Debt management: Collaborate with Senior Credit Controllers and Practice Groups to chase outstanding debts, oversee debtor balances on matter files, and enforce the firm's Credit Management Process.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Partner with Divisional Heads, Finance Partners, and other key figures to manage the firm's debt profile and ensure smooth cash inflow communication.
• Influencing & reporting: Lead meetings with fee earners to drive cash collection, track partner engagements using the COLLECT system, and advise on debtor balances in internal and external discussions.
• Financial reporting: Prepare and present financial reports on key metrics, including cash collections, cash trends, and debtor days, tailoring reports to business needs.
• Client engagement: Manage direct communications with clients regarding outstanding balances, reinforcing the team’s professional reputation.

Skills & Attributes of the Credit Controller

• Credit control experience: Previous experience within a professional services environment handling credit control responsibilities.
• Billing knowledge: Strong understanding of billing and eBilling processes.
• Regulatory awareness: Familiarity with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and VAT for law firm billing is desirable but not essential.
• Communication & influence: Excellent ability to engage with senior stakeholders and clients with confidence and professionalism.
• Organisational skills: Strong ability to prioritise tasks, manage workloads efficiently, and meet deadlines.

Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.

Ref: BHJOB3543_5977