Trainee Debt Recovery Finance Administrator

Trainee Debt Recovery Finance Administrator (0267)

At Morton Fraser Mac Roberts we are a new style of law firm, independent by choice and a place where we make our own decisions and our people can have their own say. Our culture empowers all of our people to be the best they can be.

You’ll get responsibility early on and the support to make great things happen. And because we understand that hard work comes from people who are empowered to be at their best more of the time, we offer an agile working environment.

We are charting our way to become the best in our field, so if you share our ambition, come chart your best course with us.

Summary of Role

Provide timely, accurate and responsive service to the Y&K team through performance of daily banking and payment activities assuring the sound and efficient financial running of the team.

Key Tasks

• Process Assigned Client's – Sheriff Officers Invoices through relevant case on accounts programme.
• Process posting slip for court actions raised by Debt Recovery Team.
• Review Case Management System – Action cases that required to be feed to date. Court Action or LBA and email Invoice to Clients.
• Review Case Management System that case has all time recording has been processed and case has been feed to date and now available to close for archiving.
• Excel Bulk Client Invoice – Process invoice through accounts programme and update Cash Management System – charges to clients.
• Debtor's payments in-coming to bank entered into Cash Management System updating case and advising debt team of any relevant actions to be carried out.
• Process Bacs/Card Payment – for Client paying YK Invoices.
• Monitor Cashroom Email – Inbox and allocate to relevant Team Member.
• Remit funds recovered from debtors to clients – after review of Case Management System.
• Process Assigned Client's – Sheriff Officers Invoices through relevant case on accounts program.
• Credit Control to ensure accounts are settled in line with established procedures. Provide copy invoices if required.

Qualifications and Experience

• The post requires someone used to dealing with accounts payable and banking and reconciliations duties.
• SOLAS qualification is desirable but not essential.

Person Specification

• You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
• You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
• You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
• You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
• You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required.

Here at Morton Fraser Mac Roberts we believe in a positive work life balance and in an inclusive and friendly working environment.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We know that a culture of inclusion drives great results, and we’re committed to making sure all our people feel valued and empowered. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, just let us know in your application. We will support you every step of the way.

If you have a disability and meet the basic requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• Profit Related Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance for all employees (BUPA)
• Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays (plus birthday off)
• Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Access to Comprehensive Wellbeing resources
• Retail Discounts

We operate our business on an agile basis reflecting the needs of our clients and our people to deliver outstanding client service. We will agree a suitable office/homeworking arrangement with all candidates.

As signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. Please ensure you include any military skills and qualifications you hold when applying for a vacancy with us to ensure they are recognised during our recruitment and selection process.