Overview

Our Finance team continues to go from strength to strength. We are not just a support function. We are an integral part of the strategy of the firm. This is reflected by both the investment and the number of initiatives underway. This truly is an exciting place to be as we look to transform the way we perform Credit Control.Responsibilities

Drive down debtor days by proactively managing a ledger of up to 450 client accountsManaging key stakeholders to ensure debt aging is minimised through credit risk monitoring and early query/ issue resolutionEnsuring that accounts are actioned in a prompt manner and within strict departmental and SRA guidelinesLiaising with Partners and Fee Earners to unblock any issues that could cause a delay in paymentAccurately maintaining client collection recordsPreparation of client statements and account history reconciliations for internal stakeholders and clients of the firmPreparing reports and data stories for partners and influence them into actionContinually look for opportunities to improve our processes so that we can become a more efficient and effective credit functionSkills/Experience

Experience of credit management in a professional services environment; previous legal experience would be beneficial but is not essentialYou are an exceptional communicator, with the ability to influence some very challenging stakeholders using a range of strategiesYou are analytical - we are a data-driven function and expect a high level of proficiency in this areaYou are a problem solver, can analyse the cause of the issue and take on initiatives to ensure those issues do not recurExcellent attention to detail - we don\''t make mistakesYou are a collaborator - you can work in partnership with colleagues in both finance and the fee earners to resolve issuesYou are comfortable taking charge of your own workload with minimum supervisionYou work with a smile on your facePlease note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.About The Mishcon de Reya Group

The Group is an independent, international professional services business with law at its heart, employing over 1400 people with over 650 lawyers. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading consultancy businesses that complement the firm\''s legal services. Mishcon de Reya LLP is based in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore and Hong Kong (through its association with). The firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. Its work is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, spanning six core practice areas: [six areas]. The Group includes consultancy businesses [names], (in London, Singapore and Dubai), [names], and [names] (in Hong Kong). The Group also includes [entities], which invests in the most promising early stage legaltech companies as well as the Mishcon Academy, its in-house place of learning and platform for thought leadership. In 2024, the Group announced its first strategic acquisition in the alternative legal services market, flexible legal resourcing business Flex Legal. It also acquired a majority stake in Somos, a global group actions management business. We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.

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