Credit Controller

CompanyBirketts LLP

LocationIpswich, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/16/2026

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Occupation Type

Credit controllers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

The firm

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.

Purpose of job

To work as part of a team assisting in providing efficient and accurate accounts and credit control service to the firm.

Accountabilities

Use debtors reporting to effectively manage and chase aged debt
Monitor and update Collections module with case information
Send monthly credit control statements to clients
Send reminder letters to clients
Assist Credit Control Manager to provide regular progress reports to Financial Controller and Finance Director
Successfully resolve queries from fee earners, secretaries, client financial administrators and clients regarding bills raised
Work with Debt Recovery Team to help escalate cases that require further debt management.

Work effectively with accounts team to allocate payments

Process credit card payments from clients

Ensuring that own knowledge and skills are kept up-to-date and request training where necessary.

The candidate

A-level or equivalent, including maths.
Proven experience of working in an Accounts department

Skills

Strong IT skills, including word and excel.
Good organisation and administrative skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritise.
Excellent communication skills.

Equal opportunities

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.

Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service

Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)

Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme

Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)

Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance

Paid CSR Day

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Subsidised gym membership

Electric car scheme

Agile/Hybrid Working Policy

Dress for your Day Policy

https://www.birketts.co.uk/recognition-reward-benefits/