Your role
At Allens our business teams are specialists in their field using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
Youll be a part of our Finance team playing a key role in overseeing the collections team providing support and ensuring optimal cash collection. The role includes managing high-value collections while maintaining a small client ledger. You will also provide strategic support to the Head of Credit & Financial Operations and ensure effective implementation of escalation processes.
The Working Capital Team is a dynamic and supportive team that works together collaboratively to deliver excellence. Responsible for the management of the Firms Working Capital the team are required to ensure that billings collections and receipting are delivered in an efficient and timely manner to meet with the Firms KPIs on a month-to-month basis. The team is dedicated innovative and efficient. The teams success is grounded in a friendly fun and respectful culture.
As a Credit Manager you will :
- Lead and mentor the Accounts Receivable and Credit Controller teams including work allocation coaching training and performance reviews;
- Develop a robust understanding of our ERP and credit management systems including Expert and the firms reporting tools;
- Ensure adherence to firms collection protocols and escalation procedures;
- Support strategic projects aimed at improving efficiencies in processes to meet Working Capital KPIs;
- Engage effectively with stakeholders across departments demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to risk management;
- Work closely with Practice Support on complex billing arrangements and client engagement;
- Collaborate across various departments providing expertise on credit / billing initiatives.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.
About you
You will have :
- Demonstrable knowledge of working capital processes;
- Minimum 4 years experience in a professional or financial services environment;
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams;
- Strong analytical problem solving and negotiation skills;
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities;
- Proficiency in credit management systems and reporting tools;
- A formal qualification in Finance Commerce or a business-related discipline is preferred.
Your development
In joining Allens you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged supported and guided as you learn and develop and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
Our perks
Our benefits include :
- Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration employee recruitment referral program discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets health and travel insurance charity matched funding program.
- Health and wellbeing : fully subsidised gym memberships annual flu vaccinations skin checks in-house snacks and catered meals subsidised sporting and social activities Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
- Flexibility : hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions equipment to support working from home.
- Leave : ability to purchase additional annual leave access to an enhanced inclusive and flexible parental leave policy 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high-quality executive coaching to support the transition.
- Recognition : team-based recognition including social activities and contribution-based recognition activities and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply
Wed love to hear from you so please click apply now! If you would like to find out more please visit This is Allens or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens.
At Allens our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our peoples differences across gender and gender identity sexual orientation age ability cultural backgrounds First Nations communities and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process please contact us at. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align please express your interest by emailing us at. The right role for you might be just around the corner!
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