Fantastic opening for an efficient and helpful Credit Control Administrator Be a key central finance resource by supporting the Credit Control team in dealing with daily administrative activities and liaising with other finance teams to ensure the timely payment of client invoices. About the role You will consistently deliver high quality services on time, with a focus on responsiveness, organisation, efficiency and helpfulness. Flourish in this role by identifying and implementing ways to develop and deliver improvements to the service provided. In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including: Provide administrative support and action requests on an ad-hoc basis supporting the Credit Control team daily Update internal systems for Credit Controllers when chasing multiple invoices Respond to internal and external emails from Clients, Partners and other stakeholders Distribute various reports to relevant internal departments Check and respond to emails from group inboxes Complete relevant forms e.g. vendor forms, client statements, audits, credit notes, rejected invoices, etc. Contribute to process improvements to maximise efficiency and effectiveness Action Unallocated and Suspense accounts by assigning them to the credit controller in a timely manner following the SRA guidelines Send out bank statements to the team daily Be the first point of contact with the Cashier's department to deal with queries raised Reconcile accounts by liaising with the clients and partners, and allocating payments to the correct account Promote a culture of mutual understanding through effective communication with our clients About you We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience: Works to given timeframes and anticipates likely workflows Analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders Self-motivated, proactive and ability to prioritise and manage own workload Able to use initiative, but also work well within a team Proficient in MS Excel and Word Responsible for managing own development and willing to learn Experience in a partnership or professional services environment with a financial background is desirable but not essential What's in it for you? We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include: Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually) Flexible, hybrid working policy Generous bonus scheme Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) Holiday exchange scheme Private medical insurance Enhanced parental leave Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Equal opportunities At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us. In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field. As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don't feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break. We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact Becky Lowe at who will be happy to support you. Ready to apply? Here are the next steps. We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. 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