Debt Control Assistant

  • Sellick Partnership
  • May 06, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Role: Debt Control Assistant
Type: Permanent
Salary: 26,000 to 27,000
Office-based: 5 days per week onsite
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a leading Top 40 UK law firm to recruit a Debt Control Assistant on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing finance function within a modern, fast-paced and commercially driven professional services environment.

The responsibilities of the Debt Control Assistant will be:

  • Chasing outstanding debt across a high-volume ledger (100+ invoices)
  • Supporting cash flow management across the business
  • Carrying out reconciliations and resolving account queries
  • Handling inbound and outbound calls with clients and stakeholders
  • Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders including fee earners
  • Supporting wider credit control and transactional finance activities

The ideal candidate for the Debt Control Assistant role will have:

  • Previous experience within credit control or debt collection
  • Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Good attention to detail and reconciliation experience
  • Legal or professional services experience is beneficial, but not essential

How to apply for the Debt Control Assistant role:

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of Debt Control Assistant, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicants' interviews arranged as soon as possible.

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