Credit Controller, Finance

Overview

Pentagon Talent are proudly representing a leading London based law firm looking to recruit a pro-active and knowledgeable Credit Controller for a 6 month FTC within their finance department. The ideal credit control candidate will have prior experience in a similar role within the legal sector managing various credit control functions in line with legal practice and policy.

• Proactively and professionally engage with clients and fee earners to secure payment for past due invoices in line with the firm's polices and using agreed templates where applicable.
• Ensure that all cash collection targets are achieved and debt lock up is minimised.
• Produce and reconcile unpaid invoices statements to agreed timescales in appropriate format.
• Take ownership in resolving issues/queries around unpaid invoices - escalate where necessary, monitor progress and pursue until resolved.
• Process invoice write offs in line with the firm's policies and VAT rules.
• Assist the cashiers with the allocation of cash received against appropriate invoices.
• Process credit/debit card invoice payments.
• Monitor potential client-to-bill transfers and follow up with fee earners.
• Ensure that all invoice payment transactions processed are compliant with SRA/AML rules.
• Ensure that a full log of credit control notes and status is maintained.
• Update the credit control status of invoices in a timely manner.
• Reconciliation of payments received and investigating any errors that occurred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• 3E knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly when required
• Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload
• Motivated and pro-active with a 'can-do' approach

If you are interested in learning more about this exciting credit control role, please apply with your most recent CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.