Job Role: Credit Controller

Job Type: Perm

Salary: £20,000 - £23,000

Location: Brighton

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Credit Controller to join a vibrant, fast paced solicitors in a desirable Brighton location. The company has an exceptional reputation in Brighton who values going above and beyond for their clients.

Job Responsibilities

* To ensure invoices are paid on time;
* Chase Fee Earners to ensure payment of invoices within the first 30-day period;
* To chase all outstanding invoices of 30 + days by letter, email and telephone;
* Produce Letters Before Action and issue proceedings where advised;
* Manage any write offs as advised;
* Report to the Practice Manager on a quarterly basis all “bad debtors”;
* To hold regular meetings with fee earners regarding their debtors;
* To ensure Fee Earners are obtaining payments on account;
* To attend Compliance Meetings and provide updates;
* Check all new clients for Money Laundering using the “Smart Search” system;
* Take card payments over the telephone
* Provide support to the accounts team
* Assist with Smart Search

The ideal candidate will be bright, keen and highly organised, with strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

* Minimum 2 years’ experience;
* Knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors Accounts Rules;
* Excellent Telephone Manner;
* Excellent letter writing skills;
* Strong numeracy skills and an understanding of accounting systems;
* Knowledge of Case Management Systems – Ideally Proclaim