Part-Time Credit Controller (14 hours per week)

Part-Time Credit Controller (14 hours per week)

Location: North West London (NW6) , North West London View map Salary: 26,000 per annum (pro rata - 2 days per week) Date posted: 01/04/2012 17:00 Job type:Permanent Company: JPC Law Contact: Shireen Mirzai Ref: Totaljobs Job ID: 53107602

Credit Controller required in law firm to assist the Finance Director and Managing Partner in relation to the prompt payment of invoices and in the collection of debts.The role provides support to the fee earners in the collection of the aged debts to assist them in achieving their monthly cash collection targets. This involves regular liaison with partners and fee earners, and contact with clients as and when required, maintaining accurate records at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

To chase and collect outstanding debts on the telephone, via electronic communication and letters Achieve a reduction in debtor days and maintain at an acceptable levelMaintain accurate records of calls, conversations and status of aged debt.Report on progress and any issues to Partners and Finance DirectorLiaising regularly with partners and fee earners regarding phone calls and emails to their clients in respect of bills which remains outstanding.You may need to set up meetings with partners to agree the appropriate strategy to collect aged and /or difficult debts, and ensuring all agreed action is taken.Liaising with the Finance Director to ensure all possible steps are taken to assist accounts in achieving their monthly cash collection targets.Maintaining relevant notes on an in-house debtor accounts system and excel spreadsheet.

Competencies:

Communication; Team Skills; Client Focus; Specialist Skills and Knowledge; Personal Impact; Need for Excellence; Judgement and Decision Making; Initiative

Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the role

< p>No justified complaints over service provision.

Direct Reports:None

Internal Relationships:Fee Earners, Partners, Finance Director

External Relationships:Clients

Desirable Experience:

At least 1+ years experience as a Credit Controller chasing small businesses or individuals. Previous experience of working in a credit control environment is essential, and a good knowledge and understanding of credit control. Experience of working in a law firm (or similar) would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Able to prioritise the workload. Possesses the confidence to deal effectively with clients, partners and fee earners.

GCSE Mathematics and English

Generic knowledge and skills:

Can do, flexible and positive attitude and behaviours

Keyboard skills - Accurate

Microsoft Word - Intermediate Level

Outlook - Basic Level

Excel - Intermediate Level

Telephone skills - Excellent

Background of Organisation:

A 10 Partner Law firm with c40 staff - a commercial litigation and private client practice covering the whole spectrum of business matters as well as an individual's legal affairs e.g. matrimonial, employment law, wills and probate etc. In particular the practice deals with all aspects of property law commercial conveyancing, landlord and tenant etc and has a specialist department in leasehold enfranchisement.

Turnover is around 3.5m. The Practice issues approximately 200 invoices per month to individuals and small/medium sized businesses.