Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
LegalPay
£35k - £40k
Credit Controller - *LEGAL*
Your new company
You’ll be joining a long‑established International Law Firm with a strong reputation and a broad client base, including corporates, financial institutions, and private clients. With well‑developed international links and a diverse range of practice areas, the firm offers a stable and reputable environment in which to further develop your finance career. The credit control function sits within a well‑structured finance department that works closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
Your new role
- Chasing outstanding debts for assigned practice groups via phone and email
- Producing statements, client letters, and partner notifications from the credit control system
- Accurately recording chase activity, notes, and agreed payment timelines
- Scheduling and running monthly meetings with partners and fee‑earners to review debtor positions
- Building strong internal relationships to identify early issues in the working‑capital process
- Proactively resolving and monitoring queries raised by clients or fee‑earners
- Analysing and reducing aged debt, with a particular focus on 90‑day+ balances
- Responding promptly to incoming correspondence from clients and internal teams
- Taking card payments and logging them appropriately
- Following all procedures outlined in the firm’s credit control policy
- Supporting wider finance tasks, including bill postings, transfers, and accounts‑payable tasks
- Assisting with ad‑hoc finance projects as required
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum two years’ experience in credit control, ideally within professional services
- Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and clients
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of information
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to chasing and recording activity
- Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and remain calm during interruptions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Professional, adaptable, and discreet working style with strong team‑player mentality
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to take ownership of collections activity across multiple practice areas
- Exposure to a wide range of finance tasks beyond credit control
- Supportive, collaborative finance team within a reputable professional services firm
- A role that allows you to build strong internal relationships with partners and fee‑earners
- Chance to make a measurable impact on cashflow and aged debt performance
- A stable environment with opportunities to grow your skills and responsibilities
What you need to do now
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