Senior Credit Control - Reed : Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Guildford (Office Based 5 days per week)
• Salary: £35k - 40k (salary is depending on experience, up to £40,000 for exceptional candidates)

We are seeking a Senior Credit Controller to join my client's team in Guildford. This role is ideal for someone with experience in credit control within a law firm (although law firm experience is not essential), who is adept at leading process improvements and implementing automation to enhance efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity for a tech-savvy professional to develop and refine our credit control function.

• Review and enhance existing credit control processes, implementing automation where feasible.
• Liaise with solicitors to ensure prompt payment of client invoices and disbursements.
• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity on the finance database for transparency and action planning.
• Regularly review client ledgers to manage money on account and ensure timely transfers to the office account.
• Send client statements, payment requests, or reconcile client ledgers as needed.
• Monitor new instructions to secure money on account.
• Collaborate with solicitors and the Financial Controller on actions for late payments or potential bad debts, adhering to internal policies.
• Provide detailed reports on credit control activity, follow-ups, and payment promises.
• Create and manipulate Excel reports for Senior Management.
• Mentor and supervise the existing credit controller.

• Proven experience in Credit Control within a law firm is ideal but not essential.
• Experience in automating credit control processes.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.

• Competitive salary with potential to increase based on experience.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the credit control function within a professional setting.
• Close collaboration with experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

• Breakfast, lunch and drinks provided daily.
• Onsite gym free to use for staff
• Early finish on a Friday

You must be an experienced credit controller to apply.  Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. We look forward to reviewing your application.