Credit Controller
About the role We are looking for a Credit Controller superstar to join our National Finance team. You will be responsible for supporting the accounts receivable process and maintaining up-to-date customer account records. Working closely with our Credit and Collections Manager, this role plays a key part in maintaining the firm’s cash flow and minimising credit risk. Key accountabilities: Assisting the Credit and Collections Manager with cash collections and client credit checks. Reconciling invoices with payments received to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies. Maintain accurate records and filing within our document management system. Assist with the sending of monthly statements. Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes in coordination with internal teams and clients. Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the accounts receivable function. Provide backup and support to the Credit and Collections Manager and the wider finance team About you If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious fast pace and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning full-service firm, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will have: Minimum three years' experience in a credit control role. Experience in a legal, accounting, consulting or other partnership-based professional services firm strongly preferred. Confident and professional communication skills (including excellent phone manner). Be methodical and organised, with high attention to detail. Highly numerate. Demonstrated ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality, particularly in a professional services or legal environment. Be organised and able to prioritise and manage several tasks at once to achieve deadlines. Have a ‘can do’ attitude, go the extra mile, a team player. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with financial or practice management systems (e.g. Aderant or Elite) is advantageous Why join us? Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm, advising on the country's most significant and complex legal matters, many of which have cross-border considerations. Our award-winning lawyers are internationally recognised for their depth of experience, and our Business Services team play a critical role in enabling that work. With offices in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Queenstown | Tāhuna, we act for leading corporates, financial institutions and government agencies on matters that help shape New Zealand’s economy and infrastructure. Our national Business Services team supports the firm across areas including people and culture, marketing, communications, business development and client experience, IT, finance and business analysis, hospitality and events, reception and general business support. Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | ...