IBA Credit Controller

Chelmsford, Essex
Career Legal

My client is a growing international law firm specializing 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

• Develop a plan to tackle the level of global debt over 1 year. Implement the plan by proactive engagement with debtors and Kennedys staff and partners to secure payment or settlement.
• Proactively engage fee earners and partners to resolve issues and to collect debts over 1 year or reach settlement with clients – attend regular meetings with fee earners and partners to agree collection plans.
• Ensure the credit control database is updated regularly and maintained with current activity summary.
• Attend monthly review meetings with the Credit Control Manager to discuss collection performance and remedial actions
• Attend client meetings as required/requested to ensure/support the prompt payment of invoices.
• Review bill receipts and identity/resolve discrepancies immediately.
• Work with other Finance operations teams to resolve issues preventing the payment of bills.
• Respond to information requests promptly, refer any complex queries to the Credit Control Manager.
• Work with the Credit Control Manager and other Financial Operations teams to implement changes, to maximise efficiency and level of service.

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 vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.