The Role
Provides credit control and finance administration support by chasing overdue invoices, issuing invoices, resolving client and internal queries, maintaining accurate collection records, and preparing management reports. The role requires strong numeracy, organization, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and confidence using Microsoft Office. Accounting experience is helpful but not essential because full training is provided.
Summary Generated by Built In
We have an exciting opportunity for a Credit Control Administrator to join our finance team in our Yeovil office on a permanent basis following team growth. Working alongside our experienced finance professionals you will be responsible for providing effective assistance to both your colleagues and clients of the firm with the collective aim to ensure the smooth running of our finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
Role responsibilities include:
- Proactively and promptly chase outstanding invoices in line with the Firm’s internal processes via email primarily and letters/phone where necessary.
- Issue and distribute invoices accurately upon instruction.
- Work with clients and internal departments to resolve queries and build positive relationships.
- Maintain accurate financial records and a clear history of collections activity.
- Assist with preparing reports and information for management, credit control meetings, and legal proceedings.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
This role would best suit someone who has strong numeracy, IT administration and organisation skills alongside a keen eye for detail, a professional and confident manner and great interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be a confident user of Microsoft packages and have some accounting experience however this is not essential as full training will be provided. If you feel you meet the person specification and have an interest or experience in accounts, we will welcome your application.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive:
- Flexible Working
- 25 days holiday, in addition to plus bank holidays
- Extra day of holiday for your birthday
- Private Healthcare
- Pension Scheme(s)
- Life Assurance
- Eye Tests
- Flu Jabs
- Corporate Gym Membership Discounts
- Discounted legal Support
- Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials
About
Porter Dodson is an award-winning Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.We're proud of a regional presence that gives clients the local connections and friendly in-person service they love. Being embedded in our local communities and market sectors gives our clients a superb service grounded in the real world.What makes Porter Dodson a great place to work is our people and our culture. Our team are the lifeblood of the firm, and we are fully committed to ensuring our team are motivated, well cared for, and fulfilling their potential at work. Our people are our priority, which is why we have such excellent staff retention rates and how we have sustained a gold accreditation from Investors in People since 2016.
Skills Required
- Strong numeracy skills
- IT administration and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional and confident communication manner
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Confident use of Microsoft Office packages
- Accounting experience
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The Company
What We Do
Porter Dodson is a full-service law firm providing expert legal advice and support across personal, business, and specialist sectors, helping clients navigate everything from family matters to corporate transactions.
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