Credit Controller Permanent Vacancy Purpose of job: The Credit Control Assistant will work within a team of three credit controllers who are responsible for the credit control function, advising fee earners on the progress in chasing outstanding debts and coordinating action to be taken to recover overdue debts. The Credit Control Assistant will work closely the cashiering teams to ensure accurate allocations of receipts and prompt transfers of funds from client account and will report to the Financial Controller on the status of unpaid debts. The role requires a methodical approach to ensure all relevant debts are chased and the successful candidate will also need to be confident and persuasive when communicating with clients and partners. An excellent telephone manner and letter writing skill are a prerequisite. Specific duties to include: ? Maintain and reduce firm debtor levels (via telephone, e-mail and letter) within the designated departments, ensuring all debts are chased regularly and in-line with the Firm's credit control policy ? Organise and attend monthly meetings with allocated Partners and Fee Earners to discuss action to be taken for all unpaid invoices ? Ensuring precise records are posted to the ARCS credit control system and that the diary system is fully utilised ? Providing clients with copy invoices and any additional information required in order to secure payment ? Working with the client and office cashiering teams for accurate allocation of payments including the processing of client to office account transfers authorised by Fee Earners ? Judging and raising concerns and perceived risks, in scale and age, with the Financial Controller ? Providing guidance for accounting provisions for specific debts as part of the year end process ? Distribution of monthly client statements ? Distribution of fortnightly debt and exposure reports to fee earners ? Preparation of cash accounts for client matters as required ? Taking of credit card payments from client over the phone and via the handheld terminal ? Dealing with queries from internal and external clients ? Filing and other ad-hoc duties. ? 1-2 years' finance experience in a legal environment would be advantageous ? Previous knowledge and skills gained in the legal sector or professional services environment would also be desirable ? Knowledge of the Solicitors Account Rules and Law Society Guidelines would be desirable ? A good business understanding and commercial awareness. Client Care: ? Has a high standard of work and ability to complete work within agreed timescales ? Strong team based skills and willingness to work for the common goals of the department ? Ability to establish effective working relationships within the department and firm ? Ability to deal with high level workloads and changing priorities with strong organisational skills ? Proactive approach to managing flow of work ? Ability to remain calm under pressure and in demanding situations ? Ability to work in a proactive and collaborative manner, within a team To Apply Please email your up to date CV stating your current salary, notice period & salary sought IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Adept Recruitment Ltd encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Adept Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.