Revenue Controller/Credit Controller (London EC1)

Revenue Controller / Credit Controller Job Title: Revenue Controller / Credit ControllerDepartment: Debt RecoveryLocation: London (EC1) Reports to: Andy Wilks/Nicola SingletonWHO WE AREWe are a growing, progressive and forward-thinking law firm where exceptional technical ability is a given, but this, combined with the personality and creativity of our people, is at the very heart of our successful business. We are recognised experts in a number of areas of law, including legal services provided to SMEs, directors and shareholders, private clients, banks and financial institutions and insolvency practitioners. These legal services are offered from our main London and our Cardiff offices.We are constantly looking to develop technologically and have a focus on quality legal services and will support individuals with innovative ideas.  Many of our solicitors previously worked at national and international law firms but have chosen to join us to work with our great team and longstanding clients. They enjoy working in a forward looking firm where collaboration and ideas are encouraged.ROLE OVERVIEW:We are seeking a Credit Control / Debt Recovery Specialist who will be responsible for managing the firm’s aged debt and supporting the Debt Recovery Team with client matters.SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:Main Duties• Credit Control Function:o Proactively manage the firms internal credit control system using our case management software (Visual Files)o Proactively manage outstanding invoiceso Prepare and issue formal letters including letters before action/ Letters of Claims to clientso Follow up telephone calls to clients in respect of overdue invoiceso Liaising with solicitors and Partners to progress debt collection of their matterso Analyse the current credit control processes and identify opportunities of improvemento Meeting with the Practice Director and Accounts Manager to discuss aged debt and progression of overdue sumso Putting clients on stopo Process payments in from banklineo Cover annual leave/absences for the legal cashier• Debt Recovery Support Function:o Opening new client and matter files to include the input of datao Assisting with the preparation of Letters of Claim on client matterso Assisting with the preparation of Court Proceedings via Money Claim Onlineo Assisting with the preparation of standardised documentso Liaising with the Courtso Scanning and electronically filing all incoming and outgoing posto Assisting with the system production of High Court Writ of Control Applicationso Carrying out pre-litigation debt recovery work to include Letters of Claim, follow up telephone conversations, dealing with disputes at the pre-litigation stage, liaising with debtorso Telephone calls to debtors to discuss matters, chase for payments and the setting up of repayment agreements o Preparing Hearing Bundleso Ordering stationary for the officeo To ensure that all action lists are completed on a daily basiso Accurate time keeping, record keeping and file maintenanceo To ensure the confidentiality and security of all Firm and client documentation and/or informationo To deal promptly with client enquiries and correspondence with the support of other team members and the Head of Debt Recoveryo To ensure that all client and matter records are made and maintained in line with the Firm’s procedureso To observe office manuals and instruction books published by the Partners from time to timeo To assist with all Administrative tasks for the teamo Other ad hoc duties as and when required• Experience:o Other ad hoc duties as and when requiredo Previous experience of providing administrative support to fee earning lawyers is advantageous o Previous Credit Control experience is essential o Proficiency in a case management software system o Competent IT Skills including Microsoft applications• Skills & Personal Attributes:o Enthusiastic, friendly team playero Excellent attention to detailo ‘Can do’ approach to worko Strong analytical and problem solving abilitieso A meticulous and detail-oriented approacho Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines in a flexible and proactive wayo Ability to work under own initiative with an interest in developing the role where appropriateo Excellent communication skillsRemuneration and BenefitsSalary:  Negotiable plus discretionary bonus scheme based on firm’s performanceBenefitsAnnual Leave: 25 days paid annual leave per annumLife Assurance: Automatic enrolment in the Firm’s scheme on commencement of employment providing a lump sum of 4 x annual salary in the event of death whilst employed (Max. age 64).Private Health Cover: Entitlement to join the Firm’s scheme after completion of the Probationary Period.