THE OPPORTUNITY

At DLA Piper we redefine the possible!

We work collaboratively to create exceptional experiences, outcomes and growth for our clients and people. We make this happen through a culture that fosters creativity and individuality and empowers you to reach your full potential as part of a diverse, global team. We drive change and deliver more to make a tangible difference for our clients and communities.

We are currently recruiting a Credit Controller to work within our Finance team based in Liverpool. 

The purpose of the role is to support the business in managing the Firm's overall debt position in line with policy and proactively reduce aged debt, whilst continuing a positive relationship with our clients.

This is a role for an experienced and skilled individual to complement the existing team, work closely with the Credit Control Management and will involve a great deal of interaction with other areas of the business as well as external clients.

This is a great opportunity if you are looking for the next step in your career in a fast paced environment with a leading Global Law Firm. Upon joining the firm, you will receive a detailed and structured induction and training plan, an employee development initiative with an individual plan to encourage self-growth. You will also receive an excellent benefits package and a standard 35 hour work week.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Collection of debt in line with the Firm's Credit Policy to ensure both UK and department cash collection targets are achieved by liaising with Partners and external clients 

• Ensure accurate and concise collection notes are maintained within the Firm's collection system to reflect the current debt position for internal reporting purposes 

• Identify client disputes and ensure prompt resolution by working with both internal and external clients whilst ensuring escalation procedures are adhered to at all times 

• Liaise and assist Partners in all aspects of credit control to ensure Firm and personal KPI's are achieved by way of telephone and face to face meetings when required 

• Provide detailed ledger analysis against objectives and targets to the Group Credit Controller when required 

• Support the Firm's personal development initiatives and any departmental projects

ABOUT YOU

• A substantial background in credit control working in a target focused environment showing an ability to proactively achieve result. Experience in a legal environment would be preferable but not essential 

• Strong communications skills both verbally and written with the ability to deal with challenging conversations. A proven track record of negotiating and influencing situations to a positive outcome whilst developing and maintaining relationships 

• Has the ability and motivation to work on their own initiative whilst understanding the need to work within a team and support colleagues 

• An understanding of the impact of aged debt on a business 

• Has the ability to work towards deadlines and achieve objectives whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail 

• A versatile and flexible approach which is essential at key financial points of the year 

• IT literate - Must have excellent Excel skills. Experience of using ARCS or a bespoke collection system would be beneficial

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering  practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive - we care about others, value diversity and act thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative - we give, we share and we join in
• Be Bold - we stand tall and challenge ourselves to think big
• Be Exceptional - we exceed standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper we are working hard to ensure that our talent pool is diverse. For us, diversity isn't just about visible differences, it's the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences and perspectives that makes each of us an individual.  

We know it's crucial to have a culture and environment where those differences are genuinely valued and that's why we strive to be a business where everyone can thrive, develop and succeed based on their talent. Our aim is to build an inclusive and supportive culture where all our people feel they belong and can achieve their best.

AGILE WORKING

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we may conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers.