Credit Controller

This company is seeking experienced Credit Controllers to join their established legal client in Central Sheffield.

The main aim of the role is to support the practice Group Finance team in the management of the Firm's debtors whilst maintaining good client relationships.

They would be expected to consistently deliver high quality services on time, with a focus on responsiveness, client satisfaction, effective client communication and client service orientation

The successful candidate would also be required to assist in identifying and implementing ways to develop and deliver products and services to meet client objectives and business needs. As well as assist in Identifying and implementing process improvements that maximise efficiency and effectiveness

They would also need to assist in identifying and executing ways to develop and enhance relationships with clients

Position Expectations
- Enforcement of the client's credit policies including query resolution and treatment of bad/doubtful debt.
- Daily debt reviews using ARCS calendar to chase outstanding debt, ensuring all information is fully recorded onto ARCS system, adhering to the best practice guidelines.
- Liaison with external and internal clients to progress payment of invoices.
- Handling client queries, escalating to the Practice Group Finance Team or Partner as required.
- Engage in discussions with Practice Group Finance team on debtor issues.
- Maintaining up to date bad and doubtful debt provisions.
- Working with the Debt Recovery Team in minimising overdue debt.
- Account reconciliations to ensure correct allocation of Funds received.
- Production of manual statements.
- Liaison with Insurance Brokers to obtain Lineslip information

Personal Success Characteristics
- Knowledge of Insurance Industry.
- Knowledge of credit control process.
- Knowledge of a legal billing system.
- Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
- Computer literate - basic typing skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate at all levels, confident, with professional telephone manner.
- Analytical skills to resolve queries.
- Shows flexibility in approach.
- Is enthusiastic about role and keen to contribute to team.
- Works to given timeframes and anticipates likely workflows.
- Consistently produces accurate work.

Previous Experience
Preferably some finance experience in an Insurance environment.

Professional/Educational Qualification
- Strong grounding in Excel
- A level (or equivalent) educated
- Would like to work towards ICM qualification

Reports To - Credit Control Supervisor
Hours of Work - 37 hours per week, 9 to 5
Location- Central Sheffield