Corporate Services | Finance | Melbourne Permanent full-time position Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices.
We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm We have an opportunity for a Credit Officer to join our national Finance team.
The Finance Team at Hall & Wilcox is a team of 34 that provide financial and management accounting, trust accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking and practice support functions across the Firm.
Reporting to the Credit Manager, you will work closely with Partners to manage their debtors and collections.
This role will form part of the credit control function and will assist with the day-to-day workflow of the team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for: managing debtor collections via calls and emails; liaising with partners to assist with collection of their clients' outstanding debtors; resolving client queries; assisting with rectifying unidentified deposits; and maintenance and improvement of processes and procedures to control financial transactions.
About you You will ideally have the following skills and experience: 5+ years' experience in credit control, preferably within a law firm or professional services; experience with debtor collections; a strong track record in reducing debt with a strong focus on cash in the bank; good decision-making skills when collecting debtors; the proven ability to build strong relationships across all levels; ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment; excellent organization skills and an ability to plan and prioritize; and excellent verbal and written communications.
About us Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm.
We are a firm of more than 1150 people, including over 145 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia.
Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
Some of our recent awards and citations include: Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024 Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018 Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.
We are also renowned for Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better, faster and cheaper.
Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
We are a firm of the future.
We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients.
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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.
We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience.
If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Nicole Hartigan, Senior Talent Acquisition/People & Culture Advisor, for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team.
We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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