Finance Credit Control Administrator(12 months FTC)

About LawDeb

Law Debenture is an Investment Trust supported by a wholly owned professional services business. LawDeb is an unusual and exciting proposition; on a dayto-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. Were ambitious to innovate collaborate and push forward in providing peace of mind and excellence for our clients and each other.

Were on a journey to shape a culture were 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.

Role Overview

We are recruiting for a Finance Credit Control Administrator (12 months fixed-term contract) to join our high calibre Finance team. This role is the perfect platform on which to launch a career in Shared Services and/or Finance at LawDeb.

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Update cashbooks daily including application of cash receipts in the Finance system. Any queries which require investigation should be escalated as appropriate.
• Re-issue invoices to gain payment where required
• Contribute to the monthly debt review meetings with business key stakeholders
• Proactively recommend continuous improvements to maximize efficiency and accuracy of existing systems and processes
• Management of own Zendesk tickets adhering to agreed SLAs
• Contribute to the development of the Finance team processes to ensure these are cohesive efficient and effective.
• Contribute to the Law Deb culture positively attend meetings as required and carry out duties willingly and diligently
• Carry out such other tasks as you may be reasonably directed to do by the senior management team from time to time.
• Ad hoc finance tasks as required by the Director of Shared Services and Finance Manager
  
• Where regulatory rules apply abide by these in spirit and fact
• Undertake training and development as appropriate and engage fully in the performance management process.
• Support and adhere to audit request on an ad-hoc basis
• Support Ad hoc tasks in the absence of the Team Leader
• Support other business areas of debt collection and cash allocation outside of own area of responsibility
• Investigate and resolve any client payment queries ensuring cash is applied to the account where appropriate.
• Undertake all activities required to collect aging debt including emailing and calling clients and/or their Accounts Payable teams

Essential Knowledge Skills Experience

• Strong attention to detail
• Outstanding numeracy data management and manipulation skills
• Strong communication skills and an inquisitive mind
• IT literate including strong Microsoft Excel skills
  
• Takes full ownership for the delivery of tasks
• Readiness to work to enhance the available resources
• A sleeves rolled up style of working
• Independent thinker proactive problem-solver and able to ask for help when needed
• Able to say no if needs be to ensure expectations of senior stakeholders are not mismanaged
• Resilience willingness to listen learn and incorporate feedback
• Diligent analytical with excellent attention to detail without loss of pace
• Ambitious and keen to take on additional responsibility

Preferred Knowledge Skills Experience

• Accounts Receivable experience preferably with a Shared Service Environment
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct
  

Your Reward

• Competitive salary with annual review and performance bonus scheme
• Generous pension contribution
• Full healthcare cover
  
• Study Support
• Attractive office space

Things To Note

People who thrive at LawDeb make the most of this foundation to grow themselves help us improve and have fun playing their part in building the culture thats fuelling our growth.

LawDeb hires people based on personal merit and qualifications regardless of age disability gender gender identity gender expression race religion or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background or any other protected attribute. We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to work. We recognise that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.

Heres the legal bit: please note that we have a thorough referencing process which includes credit and criminal record checks.

If youd like to find out more about LawDeb and our open vacancies please contact our careers team on