Senior Credit Controller

Senior Credit Controller

City of London

£40,000 to £45,000 plus benefits

My client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Credit Controller to join a well-established Finance team. This role sits within the Credit Management function and plays a key part in supporting the firm's cash flow through effective collections, stakeholder engagement, and financial administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional looking to broaden their experience within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The Role

• Proactively manage and chase overdue debt via phone and email
• Liaise with fee earners and billing teams to resolve invoice disputes
• Manage the accounts receivable inbox and respond to queries
• Allocate cash receipts accurately and clear suspense accounts
• Maintain and update debtor records within NetSuite
• Assist with monthly client statement runs
• Prepare debtor and credit reports for internal stakeholders
• Provide bank details to clients when required
• Review and approve supplier bank details on systems
• Support audit requests and ad-hoc finance queries
• Work closely with internal teams (including Executive Assistants and Coordinators) to ensure invoice accuracy
• Maintain supplier portal information and firm records

About You

• Previous experience in credit control and sales/purchase ledger
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage a busy workload
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Experience with NetSuite and/or QlikView is advantageous
• Understanding of credit metrics (e.g. DSO) is beneficial
• Reconciliation experience is desirable

Location: Hybrid 3 days per week in the office and 2 days WFH per week

Benefits

• Pension: SIPP scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
• Holiday: 26 days annual leave (rising to 28 days) + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical insurance from day one (with options to add family members)
• Life assurance and group income protection
• Gym discounts, annual flu vaccination and eye test
• £50 contribution towards glasses
• Structured career development, mentorship and progression pathways
• Collaborative, partnership-driven culture with strong employee engagement