credit manager Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
Due to continued growth within Fieldfisher's internal Finance Team, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join the Accounts Team within the Belfast Support Hub.
Inclusiveness and Diversity
At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.
Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.
For accessibility information on our Belfast offices, please visit our website: https://www.fieldfisher.com/en/locations/united-kingdom/contact-us/offices/accessing-fieldfisher-belfast-hub
As the Credit Controller, you will...
- Have Daily involvement and provide support to the Credit Control Supervisor whilst having some cross over with the revenue control, billing and cashiers teams
- Provide remote support to our Partners and Lawyers across the firm
- Manage the distribution of partners reports
- Telephone clients on a daily basis
- Maintain adequate records of conversations with partners/clients on credit control and actions arising from meetings and conversation
- Be proactive, setting diary notes to follow up with partners fee earners
- Have a good understanding of double entry book keeping and understanding client files
- Have responsibility of reconciliations of ledgers and preparing statements/cash reconciliations for both internal and external use
- Responsibility of ensuring that all requests from clients are actioned and follow up
- Advise on whether balances in client account can be used to settle bills raised
- Develop strong working relationships with Partners and working capital team members
A bit about you
- Have a strong understanding of a professional services firm and knowledge of solicitor working practises and SAR's
- Must be able to communicate effectively with individual partners, partner groups and the working capital team in a professional and personable manner. This is a key role for the visibility of the accounts team and so must be professional and presentable at all times
- Needs to be able to provide value and quality in all reporting, ensuring data reported is accurate and timely
- Needs to have strong numeracy and communication skills with a strong attention to detail
- Needs to have good experience of Microsoft applications
- Strong ability and work ethic to meet deadlines under pressure
What can we offer you?
Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans and much more.
Fieldfisher Belfast is based in the vibrant and modern offices located in the iconic Titanic Quarter. You will be joining a growing and exciting office environment, which has seen rapid expansion since its opening in August 2018.
Our open plan workspace encourages a sense of camaraderie, hybrid working and hot-desking. We have diverse teams made up of Lawyers, Legal Support and Business Services Professionals, collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients, working across our many different sectors and practice areas. Offering great commuter links, being a 10-minute walk from the city centre, bookable on-site parking and easy access to railway and bus services.
We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself!
Culture & personal development
We’re a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don’t believe in squashing people’s individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That’s why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself.
We’ll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that’s through allowing you to “access all areas” across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, we’ll make sure your talents are being nurtured.
How to apply
Enter your email address on the job advert and press the 'apply now' button to submit your CV and to start your application.
Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.
