Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join our busy Finance team, based in our St Albans office. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, friendly environment with outstanding opportunities to grow and develop.

Key Responsibilities

Main contact for internal and external finance queries; resolve issues and negotiate payment solutions


Manage overdue/aged debt in line with procedures; monitor balances and escalate where needed


Support fee earners with collection of monies on account and advise on credit decisions, including placing matters on hold


Lead monthly review calls with partners to drive billing and cash collection


Conduct welcome calls with new clients to explain billing and payment expectations


Calculate and post interest on overdue debt; identify and process small write-offs


Produce client statements and monthly compliance/management reports


Provide occasional support to the legal cashiering team during busy periods or absence

Skills & Experience

5+ years' credit control experience (legal sector preferred; family law advantageous)


Strong communicator by phone and email; confident with clients and internal stakeholders


Highly organised, accurate, and able to manage competing deadlines


Good knowledge of Excel and financial systems


Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules desirable


Positive, proactive, discreet, and team-focused

Benefits

At Rayden Solicitors, we believe our employees are integral to our success. At the heart of our commitment to our people lies a range of staff benefits designed to ensure well-being, encourage growth and support overall job satisfaction.


We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:


Life assurance


Annual buy/sell holiday scheme


25 days' holiday


Cash plan


Lifestyle savings and learning portal access

Flexible benefits include:

Cycle to work scheme


Tech benefits


Car maintenance scheme


Critical illness cover


Electric car scheme


Gym discounts


Voluntary private medical insurance



If you need any assistance or adjustments to take part in our application or interview process, please email us and we will be happy to help.

Recruitment agencies:

All recruitment is managed by our internal Recruiter. Agencies must have signed Rayden Solicitors' terms of business before submitting candidates. Applications submitted without agreed terms, outside our online application system, or sent directly to partners or employees will not be treated as formal introductions.



For queries, please contact Georgie Roberts, Recruiter (gr@raydensolicitors.co.uk).



We work with a small number of preferred recruitment suppliers.