Totum Partners are recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a leading international law firm on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role can be fully remote, and previous law firm credit control experience is essential. The successful candidate will join an established finance team, taking responsibility for managing aged debt and working closely with clients, Partners and fee earners.
The ideal Credit Controller will be responsible for:
- Managing a portfolio of outstanding debt and proactively following up with clients by telephone and email
- Working closely with Partners and fee earners to review outstanding balances and agree collection strategies
- Building strong relationships with clients and handling more challenging collection conversations professionally
- Identifying complex or problematic debts and escalating these where necessary
- Maintaining accurate debtor notes and collection activity
- Working with international offices on global client accounts where required
- Supporting payment allocation and other banking activities
- Assisting with monthly reporting and wider credit control projects
- Providing support to the Revenue team during busy periods
The ideal Credit Controller will have:
- Previous credit control experience within a law firm is essential
- A strong understanding of the collections process and aged debt management
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with clients, Partners and fee earners
- A proactive and organised approach with excellent attention to detail
- Good commercial awareness and an understanding of the importance of cashflow
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
- Knowledge of Elite 3E would be advantageous
- Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Equal Opportunities
As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible.
As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.