Debt Controller - 12 month FTC

Debt Controller - 12 month FTC

Application Deadline : 11 July 2025

Department : CSG - Business Operations (Audit / Risk / Client Account Management / Finance / People / Procurement / Property and Facilities / Sales and BD / IT)

Employment Type : Fixed Term Contract

Location : Remote - England and Wales

Description

DAC Beachcroft has an exciting opportunity for a Debt Controller to join our Debt Recovery team within Finance on a full-time 12 month FTC contract which will be fully remote.

Reporting into the Debt Recovery Supervisor, the main purpose of this role is to chase and manage the firms debt through high volume internal and external communication. The Debt Collector will do this by maintaining regular contact with external and internal clients regarding their debt, making notes on the 3E system as necessary and ensuring collection is seen through until the end where ultimately it will no longer be outstanding.

Our Debt Recovery team provides support to the firm in management accounting, billing, purchase, payments management and budgeting as well as providing financial compliance input to support the firm's strategic decision-making processes. The Debt Recovery team plays a vital role in managing risk and financial performance for the firm.

What you will do?

• High volume of internal and external phone calls / emails chasing the debt whilst providing a high level of customer service.
• Regular contact with Partners, Lawyers & Clients regarding their debt.
• Frequent liaison with other teams within the Finance department to find root cause and resolve issue / s or correct process.
• Understand & manage the clients and Partners / Lawyers requirements.
• Seek collections which ensure cash collection targets are met and reduce aging.
• Maintaining 3E with up to date notes and system usage quality.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize collections and reduce delinquencies.

Who you are

What's in it for you?

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

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