Senior Credit Controller
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Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.
We have the capability and expertise to deliver mandates with global reach, uniting specialist perspectives from across our firm to offer bespoke legal solutions and advice, resulting in impactful outcomes for our clients.
With offices in London and throughout Scotland, we are dedicated to driving innovation in the legal sector, leveraging new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional value and efficiency for our clients.
Our contract with our people underlines our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the wellbeing and development of our colleagues to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally.
We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work. Through our pro bono work, charitable activities, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, we strive to contribute meaningfully to society.
JOB TITLE
Senior Credit Controller
REPORTING TO
Credit Control Coordinator and ultimately Head of Working Capital Management
JOB PURPOSE
This role is to work as a senior member of the credit control team. The candidate will work closely with the Credit Control Coordinator to help oversee the day-to-day operations and running of the credit control team and to ensure the credit control objectives set for the team are met. They will support the credit control team to ensure they provide an efficient and effective service. The candidate will be expected to take a pro-active approach to the credit control process and be able to apply their knowledge in all aspects of the credit control processes, particularly to the more complex demands. The role requires someone with excellent communication skills, as they will be expected to provide guidance and support to the credit control team on all compliance regulatory requirements and the teams demands. Preferably the candidate should also have some legal credit control experience. The role requires the candidate to be in the office on a regular basis as appropriate and helping to run a large team of colleagues.
CORE TASKS
• Support the Credit Control Coordinator.
• Assist and understand what is required to accommodate the more complex requests.
• Assist in the training and development of other team members.
• Dealing and understanding the requirements of all aspects of the credit control process.
• Deputise for the Credit Control Coordinator in their absence as and when required.
• Ensure that workload is actioned and distributed evenly within the credit control team.
• Liaise with the wider working capital team on revisions or amendment for invoice payments.
• Monitor instructions, tracking client activity and credit control requirements.
• Oversee all VAT Regulations and Compliance procedures are followed.
• Support other team members to get things resolved where necessary and within the required timescale.
• Utilise systems to ensure the most efficient credit control process.
• Writing off irrecoverable Debts when required.
• Be aware of Brodies' information security policies and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction, or interference at all times.
PERSON SPECIFICATION & SKILLS
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Adopt a flexible proactive approach to work duties.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Works as part of a team to provide an effective service.
• Excellent organisational skills and can prioritise time effectively to achieve deadlines.
• Confident making decisions.
• A clear understanding of all appropriate Regulators such as the Law Society of Scotland Accounting Rules and the SRA.
• Knowledge of VAT compliance.
• Competence with all IT applications and seeks out opportunities to enhance the process at all levels.