Overview

Join to apply for the Credit Controller role at Clyde & Co. Location: Glasgow. Type: Full Time. Time: Permanent. Working Pattern: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote. Department: Finance.

The Role

As a Credit Controller in the Working Capital Team, you’ll manage the Order to Cash process, ensuring timely billing, cash allocation, and debt recovery. You’ll lead Partner debt meetings, reduce aged debt, resolve invoice/payment queries, and maintain accurate debt records. Working closely with lawyers and finance teams, you’ll support the firm’s monthly working capital targets while delivering excellent service to internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively chase overdue invoices via phone, email, and letter
• Lead monthly Partner debt meetings and provide progress reports
• Reduce and manage aged debt; maintain accurate ledger notes
• Allocate cash receipts and transfer client funds appropriately
• Resolve invoice/payment queries and prepare statements of account
• Produce reconciliations and ad hoc debtor reports
• Reconcile client account balances, ensuring appropriate use or return of surplus funds
• Collaborate with billing and credit control teams to deliver high service standards
• Handle write-offs, file closures, and other housekeeping tasks
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting (accounting qualification desirable)
• Experience with 3E, Elite Enterprise, or similar systems
• Credit control experience in a law firm/professional services environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident at Partner level
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Flexible team player, enthusiastic and proactive

What’s In It For You

• Modern, flexible working – A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home.
• Join an award-winning global firm: Clyde & Co is ranked Band 1 in multiple practice areas by Chambers and Legal 500 and was recently named Insurance Law Firm of the Year (Best Lawyers Germany 2025).
• Be part of a truly international team - 5,500 staff across 70+ offices worldwide, offering cross-border collaboration.
• Career progression and development - Structured learning and development programs, secondment opportunities and internal mobility across global offices
• Inclusive, supportive culture - Named GCC Law Firm of the Year and Pro Bono Firm of the Year, reflecting a commitment to community, DE&I, and purpose-driven work.
• Perks like life assurance from day one, season ticket loans and lifestyle discounts, an annual Wellbeing Day each year, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and more.

Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining. Includes associated offices.