Legal Credit Controller / Fees Clerk - Job Overview

Our client, a well-respected award winning barristers’ chambers based in Holborn are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to cover a 12-month maternity contract. This is a great opportunity to work in a small, collaborative and friendly team.

The main purpose of this role is to manage the fees collection process for all members, and to provide support to the Finance Manager and Finance Assistant.

As a Credit Controller your core duties will include:

• Proactive management of members aged debt. Ensuring each barristers debt is chased in accordance with the chamber’s policies and procedures
• Preparing and sending Monthly statements, reminders, and any other financial correspondence to instructing solicitors
• Chasing fee notes/invoices promptly via telephone and email
• Proactively ensuring that correct details and correspondence are inputted onto Lex
• Production of monthly aged debt summaries and other adhoc reports for inclusion in the executive committee meetings
• Resolving all fee queries from beginning to end in a timely manner
• Building excellent working relationships with senior clerks, members and instructing solicitors/clients
• Providing cover once a week for the Finance Assistance - dealing with Chambers centralised bank account, preparing payments runs, allocating cash and sending VAT receipts
• Assisting the Finance Manager with adhoc tasks

Benefits offered to the Credit Controller

• Remote/hybrid work pattern
• Hours - 9am - 5pm
• Opportunity to work for an award-winning set
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Competitive benefits package
• Excellent location

Due to the large numbers of applications we receive, it is not possible to respond to every applicant. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you haven’t heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you.