Careers

• Play a key, strategic role in Australia's largest legal partnership's Finance function
• Add value to our credit policies, risk management, cash flow and work closely with stakeholders across the firm 
• Flexible 4:1 work arrangements

About us

HWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a Credit Controller to join our national Finance team based in Melbourne. You will play a strategic role focusing on risk management, credit policies and cash flow. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure timely collections, minimise credit risk, and provide insights that support business decision making.

You'll be busy with

• monitor and review of debtor positions, assessing overdue to reduce outstanding balances and improve debtor turnover days
• working closely with Partners to track WIP and debtor balances, supporting consistent and timely billing practices
• maintain client exposures within established credit limits and provide support managing WIP adjustments and bad debts
• ensuring timely payment of debts including processing credit notes as required
• actively investigating and resolving any disputes/queries within a timely and effective manner. Assisting with client payment plans
• assisting with the firm's internal and external recovery process in conjunction with Partners and Management
• provide guidance to staff and Partners on working capital management-related queries.
• reporting to management and Partners on outstanding issues, highlighting potential debtor and WIP risk

To succeed in this role, ideally you will have

• proven experience in Credit Control, with a strong understanding of collections and credit risk management
• high level of accuracy and efficiency when processing high volumes
• proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• experience with Aderant (preferred but not essential)
• excellent time management, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills
• clear and professional communication skills

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWL Ebsworth strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion.