Why apply for this role?
- Hybrid working model 2 days working from home
- Generous 38 days annual leave
- Private healthcare cover
- Annual Christmas bonus
- Opportunity to gain broad finance experience within a respected legal firm
“Im working with a well-established Belfast law firm who are looking to add an experienced and commercially astute Accounts Receivable Executive / Credit Controller to their Finance team.”
About the Job
This is a key role within the firm, responsible for managing the accounts receivable function – safeguarding cash flow, while maintaining the strong, long-standing client relationships. The successful candidate will bring a balanced approach firm, commercially aware, and relationship-focused.
You will work closely with the finance team, partners and fee earners to ensure timely billing, proactive credit management, and effective resolution of payment queries.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
Proactively monitor aged debt and follow up with clients in a professional and constructive manner ensuring invoices are collected within agreed terms.
Work closely with colleagues to understand the context of client relationships
Build and maintain positive working relationships with long-standing clients while ensuring payment discipline
Maintain adequate records of conversations with solicitors and clients on credit control and actions arising from meetings and conversations
Negotiate and monitor payment plans where appropriate
Escalate high-risk or persistent debt issues to senior management
Prepare aged debtor reports and statements of account
Provide regular debtor reports and commentary to support informed decision-making.
Advise on client payment trends and potential credit risks.
Billing & WIP Management
Support fee earners in timely billing and conversion of WIP to billed revenue
Processing invoices on practice management system
Assist in identifying billing delays and supporting fee earners in resolving them
The role will also be required to support the wider finance operations of the business, including processing payments, posting of cash receipts and other tasks as required.
Previous Experience
Previous experience in credit control or accounts receivable, ideally within a professional services environment.
Strong understanding of debtor management and cash flow principles.
Skills & Attributes
Professional and confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior professionals and business owners.
Commercially aware, with the ability to exercise sound judgement.
Diplomatic and tactful, yet firm when required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
Have a good understanding of double entry bookkeeping
For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch withOllie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence
Skills:Accounts Receivable Credit Control
Benefits:Work From Home
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