ABOUT LAW DEBENTURE

Law Debenture is an Investment Trust supported by a wholly owned professional services business. LawDeb is an unusual and exciting proposition; on a day–to-day basis we are nimble, ambitious and small enough to know everyone by name, whilst also benefiting from the profile and credibility of a listed business. This is thanks to our 135-year-old FTSE250 investment trust and our fast-growing independent professional services business of over 300 colleagues across 6 business lines.
At LawDeb, doing work that has a positive impact is important to us. We need the very best people to be the custodians of our business for the next stage of our proud history and growth. We’re ambitious to innovate, collaborate and push forward in providing peace of mind and excellence for our clients and each other.
We’re on a journey to shape a culture we’re all proud to be part of. One where everyone feels trusted, supported and empowered to own their success. Working at LawDeb, you will have access to our enviable network of clients and innovative projects, as well as brilliant colleagues to learn from and collaborate with.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Accounts receivable experience
• Experience speaking with clients over the phone
• Strong excel reporting experience
• History and proven track record of reducing aged debt and managing a debt ledger

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Customer Service background
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Senior Finance Administrator: Credit Control to join our high calibre Finance team. You will be part of the Credit Control team reporting into the Credit Control Manager. You will work closely with both the Cash Management and Credit Control teams on the cashbook and collections processes.
There will be ample opportunity to add value and stretch your skillset as you will be part of our wider Shared Services team with opportunity to be involved in several initiatives as we look to improve and standardise our cash management processes.

JOB ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and adhere to audit request on an ad-hoc basis for Accounts Receivable
• Support other members of the team with best practice and training when needed
• Undertake all activities required to collect aging debt including emailing and calling clients and/or their Accounts Payable teams
• Re-issue invoices to gain payment, where required
• Investigate and resolve any client payment queries, ensuring cash is applied to the account where appropriate
• Create and manage monthly reporting of debtors in line with month end deadlines
• Chair and hold debt review meetings with business key stakeholders flagging any risks and concerns
• Support other business areas of debt collection and cash allocation outside of own area of responsibility
• Proactively recommend continuous improvements to maximize efficiency and accuracy of existing systems and processes
• Contribute to the development of the Finance team processes to ensure these are cohesive, efficient, and effective
• Undertake training and development as appropriate and engage fully in the performance management process
• Contribute to the LawDeb culture positively, attend meetings as required, and carry out duties willingly and diligently
• Management and distribution of Zendesk tickets, adhering to agreed SLA’s
• Ad hoc Finance tasks as required by the Director of Shared Services
• Where regulatory rules apply, abide by these in spirit and fact