Credit Controller

Credit Controller | Preston | Part-Time | £25,000FTE

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for a part-time opportunity with a well-established and reputable firm in Preston? Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join their friendly team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your financial expertise to a supportive working environment where your contributions will make a real impact

Job Description

• Negotiate payment plans, follow up failed promises to pay and resolve disputes

• Allocation of receipts in an accurate and timely manner

• Reviewing and understanding client ledgers

• Dealing with clients and internal queries relating to bills and client ledgers

• Liaising with solicitors and fee earners on a regular basis regarding aged debt positions

• Reconciliation of customer accounts

• Prepare overdue debts for legal action

• To establish and maintain key relationships with Clients - the ability to manage aged debt whilst upholding client goodwill is critical

• Prompt resolution of client invoice queries, liaising with both Fee Earners and Clients to resolve

• To provide detailed analysis of outstanding debt to Clients and Fee Earners as required

• To review processes and to identify any potential improvements in processes.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels

• A confident telephone manner and excellent written communication skills

• Empathetic but tenacious, with the ability to build relationships to ensure debts are resolved quickly and efficiently

• Ability to understand and manage credit control processes

• The ability to work in a team and individually with self-motivation

• Good attention to detail with excellent organisational skills

• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a fast paced, challenging and result driven environment

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel

Salary, hours and Benefits

• Monday – Friday 9:30-2:30pm

• Up to £25,000 FTE

• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

• Free Parking