Credit Controller - Belfast, United Kingdom - Hunter Savage

Hunter Savage
Hunter Savage
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Belfast, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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  • BelfastEmp. type
  • FulltimeHunter Savage is delighted to be partnering with a leading NI law firm to recruit a Credit Controller on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller you will be Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure prompt payment of client debt. Working to reduce the outstanding debt of the business, whilst maintaining excellent client relationships.
My client has a worldwide-reach and can offer a dynamic and inclusive working environment.

This is stand alone post but you will be part of a high calibre accounts function and will have lots of support from experienced colleagues and plenty of opportunities for growth and development.


The Role:

  • Implement and oversee the current credit control policy ensuring it is adhered to.
  • Liaise with clients to ensure payment of bills in a timely manner, responding to client queries as required.
  • Escalate debt issues through internal channels according to the credit control policy.
  • Coordinate regular meetings with Fee Earners and Heads of Department to review debt listings, raising issues and proposing solutions where applicable.
  • Arrange and oversee client payment plans where necessary, ensuring appropriate authority has been granted.
  • Take ownership of the debtors ledger ensuring bills are settled and following up with Fee Earners to have disbursements paid out to third parties promptly.
  • Prepare reporting on debt and total exposure to various stakeholders along with KPI's as needed.
  • Take a proactive role in managing total exposure to all clients.
  • Seek out opportunities to implement best practice in credit management.
  • Review and maintain aged client balances within the ledger, ensuring client balances are processed promptly and are not held longer than is necessary.
  • Manage and maintain the office disbursements balance. Proactively identifying and addressing any issues as they arise.
  • Understand and implement office policies as they impact upon the credit control function.
  • Ensure performance of role is compliant with applicable regulations, including SAR and HMRC regulations.
  • Assist with the management of aged work in progress, working to ensure all aged work in progress is recoverable.
  • Other duties as delegated from time to time by line management and partners of the firm.

The Person:

  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication skills and well organised approach to managing workload.
  • Professional and diplomatic when dealing with clients

The Rewards:


  • Highly attractive salary package plus bonus
  • Life assurance & private medical
  • Flexible/hybrid working

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Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.

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