Credit Controller

My Client, a legal powerhouse in the UK, are looking to add a dedicated and hard working credit controller to their brilliant team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working withing a legal practice. Previous Legal Aid experience is absolutley essential.

My Client provides their staff with an excellent working culture, They have regular Friday drinks, a gym in the office and lawn parties during the summer.

Key responsibilities:

• Chase debts - via a combination of client visits, phone, email, statements & reminder
• letters/emails,
• Send monthly debtor statements to all key Clients
• Undertake regular visits to major Clients to review outstanding balances and operational
• issues
• Review Debtor lists/WIP via One to One reviews and agree actions
• Attend regular Practice team meetings on Debt situation and problem Clients
• Regular reviews of Aged Debt reports with the relevant teams
• Review actions with the Billers and Clerks to ensure all information for chasing debts is accurate and up to date
• Set up charge rates and billing parameters e.g. dates etc. for auto billing
• Check funding arrangements/payment terms/Vat/Debtor details/required references
• Update & process any amendments on system either as individual or cumulative Fee note/bill
• Produce & send approved fee notes/bills for each stage or required option e.g. complex cases & POAs
• Provide any additional information to assist the Client e.g. cumulative/statement position as

Person Specification:
- Legal credit control experience is essential
- Knowledge or experience of Legal Aid would be advantageous
- Good systems knowledge, especially Case management systems
- Good understanding of the business processes involved
- Proactive and willing to take initiative
- Excellent organisation skills
- Professional attitude with good client relationship building skills
- Attention to detail
- Good team player

Please get in contact if you match the criteria!