Credit Controller

Recruit 121 are pleased to be working with a long term legal client to recruit a Credit Controller for the expanding finance team. Responsibilitys:- · Credit Control · Review Aged Debt · Statement of Accounts · Client/Office Transfers · Processing Streamline Payments · Legal Aid billing · Purchase Ledger · Scan and Code Invoices · Review of unclaimed funds · Dealing with any external and internal queries · Ensuring compliance with SARs, money laundering and VAT regulations · Any Other Ad-Hoc Duties Personal Responsibilities Essential: · Administrative skills, including drafting letters and completing forms · Accounting background - highly essential · Communication skills · Strong excel skills · Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines · Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team · To undertake mandatory training or training identified as necessary to update skills or improve performance. · Have appropriate skills or ability to acquire and develop skills in order to utilise the Firm’s legal software systems effectively · To ensure client satisfaction remains a high priority at all times and ensuring appropriate client relationship management. · To ensure that supervision is sought prior undertaking any work outside of the scope of the role. · To undertake any other duties assigned by senior members of the Firm which are considered reasonable and within the scope of your skills. Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential · High Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Packages including word, excel outlook e-mail, outlook diary functions. · Experienced/Strong Excel user. · 5 GCSE at Grade C or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English or able to demonstrate · equivalent knowledge or skills · Effective numeracy, literacy and word processing skills · Administrative skills, including drafting letters and completing forms Desirable · Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules · Familiar with accounts procedures, client ledgers, disbursements and office accounts EXPERIENCE Essential · Experience of dealing with clients in person and on the phone. · Previous experience of working on a computerised management information system · Experience of handling cash and cheques to settle accounts. Desirable · Experience of working with legal office software/systems and platforms. · Experience of dealing with clients at all levels, including corporate entities & high net worth Individuals. PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES Essential · To be personable and have the ability to engage with staff, third parties and clients from various backgrounds and be able to deal with potential issues/problems in a polite and courteous manner. · Demonstrable ability to develop a positive ongoing working relationship with immediate team members and members of the wider team/Firm. · Ability to manage competing demands and progress multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining a professional service. · Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy when carrying out a task whilst working within tight timescales. · Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to deliver clear and precise written reports, correspondence and documentation. · Good prioritising and planning skills in order to meet deadlines, sometimes under pressure. · Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information with discretion. · Flexibility to work outside of normal office hours that may be required from time to time. · To demonstrate a professional attitude and appearance commensurate with that of a Professional Services employee. Desirable · Ability to develop and communicate new ways or working, systems and procedures to ensure that own work and that of the team is carried out effectively. · Ability to manage & prioritise an extensive caseload. Package £17 - £20k DOE