Credit Controller
Take the next step in your finance career with Herrington Carmichael.
About Herrington Carmichael
Herrington Carmichael LLP isn't your average law firm. We're an award-winning, Legal 500-ranked team known for our commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and our ambitious approach to providing full-service legal guidance for businesses, families, and individuals. We value collaboration and strive for excellence in everything we do.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a proactive and organised Credit Controller to join our busy Finance team in Farnborough.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and making a real impact on a business's financial performance. As Credit Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring outstanding invoices are collected promptly, supporting healthy cash flow across the firm while maintaining exceptional client relationships.
Working closely with Partners, fee earners, and support teams, you'll take ownership of the firm's credit control processes, helping to reduce aged debt and provide valuable insight through reporting and analysis. This role would suit someone with previous credit control, accounts, finance administration, or account management experience who is looking to develop their career within a growing and ambitious professional services environment.
What You'll Be Doing
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Managing the firm's credit control processes and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding invoices.
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Proactively contacting clients regarding overdue accounts and following up on outstanding balances.
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Negotiating payment arrangements and repayment plans where appropriate.
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Working alongside our Debt Recovery team on matters requiring formal recovery action.
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Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients while delivering a professional and customer-focused service.
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Collaborating with Partners, fee earners, and support staff to resolve billing queries and support debt recovery activities.
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Producing regular debt reports, analysing trends, and highlighting key issues.
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Monitoring aged debt and reporting on credit control performance.
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Maintaining accurate records of collection activities and outstanding accounts.
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Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance team and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
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Has previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts, Finance Administration or Account Management.
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Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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Is confident and professional when dealing with clients and colleagues.
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Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Possesses excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
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Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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Has strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
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Can work independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a team.
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Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
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Maintains high levels of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
The Perks
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Competitive salary based on experience.
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Support Staff Bonus.
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Free car parking for your convenience.
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Comprehensive benefits package including PMI, a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
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The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.
Ready to Make a Difference?
We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent service, enjoys building strong working relationships, and wants to be part of a team that embraces our core values of Growth, Relationships, Ambition, Collaboration and Excellence.
If that sounds like you, please apply via our website.
Herrington Carmichael is dedicated to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fair and transparent recruitment processes. Reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and success.
