Credit Controller Part Time

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, one of the country's leading Legal Practices, a firm with a first-class reputation, award winning and ranked highly in the UK Legal 500. Our client invest in the best talent and technology and are at an incredibly exciting time within the business! Offering very attractive benefits, excellent working conditions and a dynamic and high performing company culture, this opportunity is certainly one not to be missed!

JOB OVERVIEW

All aspects of credit control throughout the practice to ensure the minimum delay in the settlement of outstanding invoices and the most beneficial cash flow situation. Liaising with heads of practice areas to maximise co-operation. Advising the Finance Operations Manager of any areas of concern with the management of credit control and acting on their instructions.

MAIN DUTIES

• Sending bill reminders and letters to clients for settlement of outstanding bills
• Sending copy bills to clients when necessary
• Liaising on the telephone with clients regarding payment of bills
• Dealing with account queries for clients and fee earners
• Liaising with fee earners concerning chasing of outstanding bills and settlement of bills from client monies held
• Settlement of bills from money held on client account
• Taking card payments by telephone, in accordance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards
• When required providing cover and support for other members of the Credit Control team

EXPERIENCE

• Experience within a professional services environment, ideally (but not essentially) legal
• A minimum of six to twelve months experience of computer assisted credit control work
• Accustomed to dealing with clients, partners, fee earners and other support staff at all levels in person and on the telephone as appropriate to the level of the post.
• Accustomed to dealing with external parties often at senior level and in difficult circumstances
• Accustomed to delivering work to deadlines
• Accustomed to working without close supervision
• Able to demonstrate confidentiality and integrity

SKILLS

• Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
• Professional, hard-working, self-motivated and commercially aware
• Methodical, accurate and well-organised
• Flexible attitude a true team player
• A good level of basic understanding of credit control ideally in a legal practice
• A high level of diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills

For a confidential discussion, contact us, or apply today!Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.