Job Description
We are hiring for our client, a highly respected legal firm in Belfast, seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the firm’s billing and credit control processes within a professional, well-established environment.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
- Work within a professional, respected legal firm in Belfast City Centre
- Key role managing the full credit control cycle
- Competitive salary based on experience, flexible working hours
The Role
- Manage the firm’s credit control process, ensuring timely payment of outstanding invoices
- Communicate professionally with clients regarding overdue accounts
- Issue statements, reminders, and follow-up correspondence
- Liaise with internal billing teams and fee earners to resolve queries
- Monitor aged debt reports and maintain accurate financial records
- Assist with cash allocation, client account management, and reconciliation
- Prepare regular debt reports for senior management
- Work closely with the finance team to ensure compliance with internal procedures
- Support process improvements to enhance overall credit control performance
The Person – What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in credit control, ideally within professional services
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a confident, professional manner
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial administration
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel; experience with legal finance systems desirable
- Team-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently when needed
- Customer-focused approach with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships
The Reward – What’s in it for You?
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Modern office environment in Belfast City Centre
- Supportive team culture with opportunities to develop and grow
- Stability, structured processes, and a professional working environment
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting finance and business support professionals across Northern Ireland. For more information or to apply for this Credit Controller job, contact Nuala McClinton for a confidential conversation.