Billing and Credit Control Assistant
Location: Preston
Hours: Full-Time, 36.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Up to £27,000 DOE
About the Role:
Time Recruitment is seeking a proactive Billing and Credit Control Assistant to join their dynamic Finance Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative and professional environment, where you will handle key financial processes while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately complete financial processes, including accounts receivable functions.
- Manage day-to-day billing activities, issuing bills and credit notes timely while ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards.
- Produce statements and manage overdue invoices according to firm policy and client payment terms.
- Collaborate with fee earners across departments to ensure accurate and timely invoicing, providing guidance on financial information and resolving any technical billing issues.
- Strengthen relationships with clients through regular communication about financial statements, invoices, and client accounts.
- Reconcile payments received and address any client account queries or discrepancies, escalating issues when necessary.
- Suggest and implement process improvements within the billing and collections department.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity in financial reporting, ensuring compliance with financial standards and client requirements.
About my client:
My client provides a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals and commercial clients, with a strong presence in specialist sectors nationally. With offices across the North, Our clients appreciate our genuine, practical advice, and our team is passionate about achieving the best outcomes by working together.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in a credit control or sales ledger role (experience in a legal environment preferred).
- Knowledge of legal billing processes, VAT regulations, and SRA Accounting Rules (preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an excellent telephone manner.
- Experience with legal case management systems, particularly Partner for Windows (preferred).
- High accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial records.
- Ability to effectively manage workload and communicate with individuals at all levels.
Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.