Credit Controller

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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
In this position, you will take ownership of day‑to‑day credit control activity across multiple practice areas within a busy finance team:

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

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Location:
City Of London
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 /annum £35 k - £40 k
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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