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Interim Credit Control Manager

Harper James

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven credit control management experience, ideally within a professional services or legal environment
  • Tech-savvy and confident using finance systems, reporting tools and process automation
  • Process-driven, proactive and able to identify and implement improvements quickly
  • Professional, resilient and appropriately assertive in stakeholder and client communications

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the credit control process across the firm
  • Drive timely collection of outstanding debts and reduce aged WIP and debt
  • Review, map and improve existing credit control workflows and templates
  • Introduce practical process improvements, reporting and controls

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Proactivity

About the company

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Harper James

Legal Services

We believe every business - no matter its size - deserves access to top-tier legal support. Our mission is simple: to make expert legal advice affordable, flexible and tailored to the needs of growing businesses. With service plans for every stage of your journey, quality legal advice is always within reach. And unlike traditional law firms our pricing is clear – no surprises, no hidden costs. Explore our Engage, Enable and Extend plans on our website. It’s not just our pricing that sets us apart. We offer exceptional advice from senior lawyers, most of whom have worked at top 100 law firms and in-house, with an average 17+ years' experience. From commercial law to employment disputes, we make sure you're covered, always prioritising your business goals. Together, we’ve proudly supported thousands of businesses across the UK, from start-ups to scale-ups and beyond. We’re here for you through every challenge and opportunity, making sure you have the legal support to thrive. And if you’re a solicitor or business professional looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Most of us work remotely – which means lower costs with no compromise on quality for clients, and incredible work-life balance for our people, while still being part of a warm and friendly culture.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryLegal Services
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Interim Credit Control Manager Fully Remote | 3–6 month contract | Outside IR35 (subject to status) About Harper James

Harper James is a national commercial law firm designed to support ambitious businesses. We provide high-quality, practical legal advice through a modern and flexible approach, working with clients ranging from start-ups and scale-ups to established national and international businesses. We are a forward-thinking firm with a collaborative culture, focused on delivering an excellent service to our clients and continually improving how we work.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Interim Credit Control Manager to lead and strengthen our credit control function during a 3–6 month assignment.

You must be immediately available, commercially minded, highly organised and confident in engaging professionally and assertively with clients and internal stakeholders. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on improving processes, enhancing reporting and supporting efficient cash collection.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the credit control process across the firm.

  • Drive timely collection of outstanding debts and reduce aged WIP and debt.

  • Review, map and improve existing credit control workflows and templates. Introduce practical process improvements, reporting and controls.

  • Work closely with Finance Partners, fee earners and senior stakeholders.

  • Support a professional, client-focused approach to debt recovery.

About you

  • Proven credit control management experience, ideally within a professional services or legal environment.

  • Tech-savvy and confident using finance systems, reporting tools and process automation.

  • Process-driven, proactive and able to identify and implement improvements quickly.

  • Professional, resilient and appropriately assertive in stakeholder and client communications.

  • Able to provide strong, relevant client references.

This is a fully remote, outside IR35 engagement with a supportive firm and the opportunity to make an immediate, meaningful impact.

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