Credit Control Administrator

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 50 law firm to achieve “Platinum Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

Our finance team are committed to providing an efficient and accurate service to our legal advisors and to other support functions.  At the centre of this is ensuring that the client and office accounts are kept up to date and invoices are produced accurately and in a timely manner.

The role involves providing administrative support to the Credit Management Team.

This will include copy invoices, statements, both automatic and manual Excel statements, reminder letters, write offs, taking card payments as required, etc

Monitoring the Credit Management mailbox and responding to the relevant party to resolve any issues raised. These may be clients, legal advisers, members of the Credit Management team, other Finance personnel etc.

Maintain a small debtors ledger which will involve liaising with partners and legal advisers as well as with clients.

Producing debtors reports on SAP and sending to legal advisers on a weekly basis.

Any other admin tasks as requested

• 1-2 years’ experience in an admin role, preferably in a Finance environment.
• Self-confidence and ability to use initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to successfully manage own workload and work both independently and as part of a team.
• An enthusiastic, positive, “can do” attitude with outstanding attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word and Outlook (though training will be provided).
• Experience of SAP would be an advantage

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.