Dentons

Credit Control Manager

Dentons

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Lead a team of Credit Controllers across the UK, Dublin, and Warsaw; provide support to the Senior Working Capital Manager
  • Oversee credit control operations, develop and implement credit policies, and manage the collections process
  • Monitor client exposure, resolve client queries and disputes, and produce management reports
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies, including GDPR
  • Work closely with Revenue Control Manager and E-billing Manager to minimise client exposure and lock up
  • Analyse and report on credit control performance, including debtor days and ageing reports, to senior management
  • Set and monitor monthly collection targets; escalate problematic clients or debts to senior management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, finance, and other stakeholders
  • Respond to finance queries from partners, fee earners, and secretaries and assist with ad hoc Working Capital projects
  • Demonstrate flexibility to work beyond core business hours to meet client and internal expectations

Requirements

  • Experience in managing a Credit Control team with deep knowledge of credit management and exposure
  • Notable interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a team
  • Methodical and accurate approach to work
  • Effective organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
  • Adept at interacting at all levels within a professional services environment
  • Motivated, with the ability to use initiative and provide support to senior management
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Willingness to work additional hours as required
  • Desirable: Experience working in a law firm or similar professional services environment
  • Desirable: Knowledge of Elite 3E accounts system or similar financial software