Credit Controller (Professional Services)

Credit ControllerLondon Professional Services Permanent
Your new company
A well established, mid to large professional services firm based in the City of London is looking to recruit a Credit Controller into its central Finance team. The business is partner led, people focused, and continues to grow across specialist service lines, offering a collaborative and supportive working environment.
Your new role
You will join the firm's Revenue / Finance function, playing a key role in maintaining strong credit control processes, improving cash flow, and minimising bad debt. Working closely with senior stakeholders and portfolio holders, you will manage a busy sales ledger and support effective billing and debtor management across the firm.Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining an accurate client ledger, including timely allocation of receipts
• Proactively chasing overdue invoices via phone and email and issuing client statements
• Supporting portfolio holders with debt collection and resolving billing and payment queries
• Escalating non paying accounts to senior management and proposing appropriate next steps
• Liaising with third party debt collection agencies and external advisers when required
• Processing debtor write offs with appropriate authorisation and ensuring correct provisioning
• Assisting with debtor reporting, cash flow forecasting, and management information
• Supporting the smooth operation of the accounts receivable and billing systems, including client portals

• Proven experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role
• Ideally gained within a professional services, accountancy, legal, or partnership based environment
• Strong communication skills and confidence in dealing with senior internal stakeholders and clients
• Good attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Comfortable working with finance systems, client portals, and Excel

• A permanent role within a stable and growing professional services firm
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex client portfolios
• A collaborative finance team with clear processes and support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements