Legal Cashier / Credit Control

G2 Legal Limited ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19,000 per annum

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced credit controller to join a Manchester city centre based law firm. This is a hands on processing role which would suit a competent legal cashier who is able to develop credit control skills or, alternatively, an individual with a credit control background and a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Responsibilities for this legal cashier role in Manchester will include: - reading and understanding client ledgers - ensuring that precise records are posted to the database and that the diary system is fully utilised - allocating bill/disbursements payments in an accurate and timely manner - understanding and managing credit control processes - chasing clients for overdue bills via telephone, email and letter - ensuring that clients pay within the appropriate timescales in order that monthly cash targets are met - dealing with clients and internal queries relating to bills and client ledgers - liaising with partners, fee earners and secretaries on a regular basis regarding aged debt positions Key Skills: - an understanding of double entry booking keeping or experience of accounts processing - a confident telephone manner - the ability to understand and manage credit control processes - the ability to work in a team and individually - excellent organisational skills - sound decision-making - excellent written and verbal communication skills - a good attention to detail - the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines - competent use of Microsoft packages especially excel