Credit Controller, Finance (12 month FTC)

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Responsibilities:

Proactively and professionally engage with clients and fee earners to secure payment for past due invoices in line with the firm’s policies and using agreed templates where applicable.
Ensure that all cash collection targets are achieved and debt ‘lock up’ is minimised.
Produce and reconcile unpaid invoice statements to agreed timescales in appropriate format.
Take ownership in resolving issues/queries around unpaid invoices – escalate where necessary, monitor progress and pursue until resolved.
Process invoice write‑offs in line with the firm’s policies and VAT rules.
Assist the cashiers with the allocation of cash received against appropriate invoices.
Process credit/debit card invoice payments.
Monitor potential client‑to‑bill transfers and follow up with fee earners.
Ensure that all invoice payment transactions processed are compliant with SRA/AML rules.
Maintain a full log of credit control notes and status.
Update the credit control status of invoices in a timely manner.
Reconcile payments received and investigate any errors that occur.

Qualifications / Skills:

3E knowledge preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to pick up new systems and procedures quickly.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and flexibly when required.
Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload.
Motivated and pro‑active with a ‘can‑do’ approach.
Understanding of privacy and confidentiality.
Ability to influence and change behaviour.

Equal Opportunities & EEO Statement:

Forsters LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for everyone. We strive to attract and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, age, race, nationality, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. If you require any support or adjustments in the application or hiring process, please let us know.

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Company: Forsters LLP

Apply for the Credit Controller, Finance (12 month FTC)

Location: London

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Proactively and professionally engage with clients and fee earners to secure payment for past due invoices in line with the firm’s policies and using agreed templates where applicable.
Ensure that all cash collection targets are achieved and debt ‘lock up’ is minimised.
Produce and reconcile unpaid invoice statements to agreed timescales in appropriate format.
Take ownership in resolving issues/queries around unpaid invoices – escalate where necessary, monitor progress and pursue until resolved.
Process invoice write‑offs in line with the firm’s policies and VAT rules.
Assist the cashiers with the allocation of cash received against appropriate invoices.
Process credit/debit card invoice payments.
Monitor potential client‑to‑bill transfers and follow up with fee earners.
Ensure that all invoice payment transactions processed are compliant with SRA/AML rules.
Maintain a full log of credit control notes and status.
Update the credit control status of invoices in a timely manner.
Reconcile payments received and investigate any errors that occur.

Qualifications / Skills:

3E knowledge preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to pick up new systems and procedures quickly.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and flexibly when required.
Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload.
Motivated and pro‑active with a ‘can‑do’ approach.
Understanding of privacy and confidentiality.
Ability to influence and change behaviour.

Equal Opportunities & EEO Statement:

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Posted: May 17th, 2026