Credit Specialist in Liverpool

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About Your New Role

Our Finance team is a vital part of Weightmans success, providing expert financial management and strategic support across the firm. As a Credit Specialist, you\’ll play a vital role in our high‑performing Finance team. We’re not just about numbers; we’re about collaboration, innovation, and achieving outstanding results together. The department is made up of specialist teams including Billing & Revenue Assurance, Credit Control, Management Information, Business Partnership, and Treasury, all working collaboratively to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial services. Together, we deliver excellence and you’ll be right at the heart of it.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving results: Manage and minimise aged debt, helping us hit monthly cash collection targets.
• Collaboration: Work closely with lawyers, support teams, and other finance specialists to deliver seamless service.
• Solving challenges: Handle complex client accounts, reconcile discrepancies, and keep everything running smoothly.
• Innovation: Find better ways to speed up client payments and improve processes.
• Owning your portfolio: Be the go‑to expert for credit control queries and billing requirements.
• Communication: Build strong relationships with internal teams and clients, ensuring confidence and trust.
• Staying organised: Prioritise your workload to achieve debt reduction goals.
• Making an impact: Your work will directly contribute to the firm’s financial health and success.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a similar role and in a similar environment. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.

It Is Essential That You Have

• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Confidence, positivity, and the ability to build relationships even in challenging situations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and handling large volumes of invoices.
• Skilled in Excel and reconciliations.

Ideally, we would also like you to have

• Experience working with senior colleagues.
• Familiarity with 3E accounting system.
• Familiarity with ARCS system.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime if deadlines require it.

This is a chance to be part of a team that celebrates success, supports each other, and makes a real difference. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your achievements are recognised.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Please Note

We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.

Why work for us

Come and join our award‑winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.
Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms. Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Accounting