Credit Officer

About DentonsDentons is the worlds largest law firm. Were 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry.Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.We have a rare opportunity available for a Credit Officer to join our Finance team in Sydney or Brisbane on a full time, permanent basis.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the debt collection process, focusing on the reduction of debtors, and ensuring invoices are collected efficiently and resolve any outstanding debts and queries.About the roleManage a large ledger of outstanding debt, ensuring invoices are paid within termsHighlight problem customers to senior managementConsistent follow up and collection of outstanding debtors via telephone and emailMaintaining collections notes in the finance system for the purpose of reportingReview and follow up outstanding WIP and unbilled disbursements, ensuring they are billedProcessing WIP and Debtor write offsPrepare and provide reports, including statements, reminder letters, reconciliations, ledger reports and other necessary reports as required by both internal and external clientsMeet directly with Partners to discuss debtor and WIP ledgers.About youMinimum of 1-2 years experience in a debt collection role with exposure to billings, credit and collectionUnderstanding of the end-to-end Accounts Receivable processExperience dealing with banks and e-billing platformsBackground in the Legal Industry or professional services environment preferredStrong attention to detailExcellent resolution and problem solving abilitiesEffective communicator both written and oral to all levels of employeesTime management skills with ability to meet deadlines and targetsIntermediate computer software skills, including Word, Excel and OutlookWhy DentonsDentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.We offer:Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewardsSalary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)Salary sacrificing and novated leases5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of serviceAdditional leave optionsEqual family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)Floating public holidays for days of cultural significanceExclusive retailer discountsOffices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk landLearning & Development opportunitiesGenerous health and wellbeing programsAgile and flexible working for allSocial and diversity networks providing year-round eventsOpportunities to undertake pro-bono legal workDiversity, Equality & InclusionEmbedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at [email protected] only please, applications will not be accepted by email.Agency SubmissionsDentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-05-07