Credit Controller – Chelmsford (18-month FTC)

Location
Chelmsford, Essex
Salary
Competitive
Posted
16 Nov 2018
Closes
14 Dec 2018
Ref
916055
Job Title
Legal Finance
Practice Area
Financial Services
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, NQ
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

My client is a growing international law firm specialising in litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in the insurance, reinsurance and liability areas. They have offices spanning the globe and over 1000 employees, with headquarters in the City of London and several other offices in the UK.

This role holder will contribute to the effectiveness of the Finance team, by providing a comprehensive credit control service.

Responsibilities

  • Chasing debtors by telephone, email and letter
  • Reviewing bill receipts; resolving discrepancies
  • Producing statements
  • Interest calculations
  • Reviewing aged debt lists
  • Maintaining the credit control database
  • Maintaining cash collection targets
  • Arranging meetings with Partners to discuss aged debts
  • Checking and dispatching new invoices

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience of working in a Credit Control function, with good knowledge of legal billing cycles
  • Knowledge of Solicitors Accounting Rules and VAT
  • Ability to prioritise workloads
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Important Notice

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Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent / temporary / fixed term contract vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.