Montagu Evans

Overview THE TEAM The Finance team are an integral part of the firm and the Central Management Services department. The team is responsible for managing the firm's finance function in all areas: from credit control, to accounts payable, expenses, management & partnership accounting cash flow, budgeting and forecasting, as well as business partnering with the firm's fee earning departments. We work with all areas of the firm and, in conjunction with other teams within the Central Management Services function, support and advise the firm's partners, departments and fee earners. Finance provides financial information on a regular basis to the executive committee and to the salary and remuneration committees. The team currently consists of: a Chief Finance & Operations Officer (CFOO), Financial Controller (FC), 2x Financial Accountants, Credit Manager, Senior Credit Controller, 2 Credit Controllers, AP manager and Expenses Administrator. This role will sits within the Credit Management team, reporting to the Credit Manager. In addition, the role will provide support to other areas within the finance function. Responsibilities ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for a finance professional, with a proactive approach and a keen eye for detail. The individual will need to be "hands on" and able to work closely with finance team members and the wider business. Prioritising a heavy workload will be key, in addition to being excellent at customer relations. As a member of the credit management team, you will assist with cash collections, which is integral to the cash flow of the firm. This is an ideal opportunity to develop a broad skillset and gain experience within a busy finance team. MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES Maintain/update firm details on supplier portals Manage accounts receivable inbox Liaise with fee earners and billing teams to resolve disputed invoices Proactively chase overdue debts via email and phone Providing ME bank info to clients on request Assist with monthly client statement runs Update debtor account information in NetSuite Prepare debtor reports for wider finance team Produce Credit reports, when requested Allocate cash receipts accurately and clear suspense items promptly Review & approve supplier bank details on NetSuite Liaising with Department Team Coordinators and Executive Assistants to ensure accuracy of client invoices Any additional duties as reasonably requested (e.g. support with audit requests) Assist with Ad Hoc queries Working knowledge of Credit Management reports (e.g. DSO) Qualifications DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION Strong attention to detail Good communicator, both written and verbal Self motivated Organised and committed Good knowledge of Microsoft packages, particularly Excel Reconciliation experience desirable Sales and purchase ledger experienceCredit control experience Previous experience of working with various accounting systems (Oracle NetSuite, Qlikview desirable)