Credit Officer

• Permanent full-time position
• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity inclusion and wellbeing and pro bono and community

Makethe smarter choice. Come and thrive with us. Learn moreabout what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: roleand team

We have anopportunity for a Credit Officer to join our national Finance teambased in our Melbourne office.

The FinanceTeam at Hall & Wilcox is a team of 38 that provide financial andmanagement accounting trust accounting accounts payable accountsreceivable payroll banking and practice support functions acrossthe Firm.

Reporting tothe Credit Manager you will have experience in collecting debtorsfor the firm. Working closely with partners to manage debtors andcollections.

This rolewill form part of the credit control function and will assist withthe day-to-day workflow of the team.

You will beresponsible for:

• managing debtor collections across the insurance and commercial practices. This includes collections via calls and emails;
• liaising with partners to assist with collection of their clients outstanding debtors whilst identifying the best communication method to use given the circumstances;
• resolving client queries;
• assisting the Receipting & Allocation Officer with rectifying unidentified deposits;
• maintenance and improvement of processes and procedures to control financial transactions; and
• ad hoc duties as required from time to time.

Aboutyou

You willideally have the following skills and experience:

• 5 years experience in credit control preferably within a law firm or professional services;
• experience with debtor collections for insurance clients is highly desirable;
• a strong track record in reducing debt with a strong focus on cash in the bank;
• good decision-making skills when collecting debtors;
• the proven ability to build strong relationships across all levels;
• ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment;
• strong customer service focus;
• proactive approach;
• excellent organisation skills and an ability to plan and prioritise;
• excellent verbal and written communications;
• strong attention to detail;
• strong problem solving skills; and
• have a high level of enthusiasm and a positive approach.

Aboutus

At Hall &Wilcox we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate publicsector and private clients both Australian-based and thoseoffshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable ourclients our people and our communities to thrive.

We are knownfor having a great culture that puts people first.A culture where our purpose and values - our Hallmarks- are lived not laminated.

We dogreat work smarter. Were passionate about thework we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. Werefamous forSmarterLaw: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. Weembrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We solve.

Hall & Wilcoxis a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belongwith the freedom to learn and grow. We thrivetogether. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone iswelcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates ofall cultural backgrounds (including First Nations) age abilitiessexual orientation and gender identities.

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We arecommitted to supporting candidates with disability so that everycandidate is offered a fair equitable and supportive recruitmentexperience. If you require any adjustments or support to completeyour application or if you have any questions please contact KimChalmers Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor for a confidentialdiscussion.

This vacancyis being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisitionteam. We will contact our preferred agency partners should werequire any assistance.

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