Credit Controller Dubai

Join our Finance team as a Credit Controller, where you will play a key role in driving cash collections, reducing aged debt, and supporting the financial performance of our legal services business. Working closely with Partners, stakeholders, and finance colleagues, you will manage a portfolio of client accounts, helping to improve cash flow while delivering an excellent client experience. You'll be part of a collaborative and high-performing team focused on continuous improvement, strong stakeholder relationships, and achieving measurable results.

What You'll Do:

• Manage an allocated portfolio of client accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding fees and achievement of collection targets.

• Monitor aged debt, prioritise collection activity, and proactively chase outstanding invoices through telephone, email, and written correspondence.

• Build strong relationships with Partners, Practice Group Heads, and Finance stakeholders to review debt positions and agree action plans to reduce debtor days.

• Resolve billing queries and disputes by working closely with fee earners and billing teams to ensure prompt payment.

• Set up and manage payment plans where appropriate, maintaining accurate records and communication logs within the practice management system.

• Support cash forecasting, month-end processes, annual audits, and ensure compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce lock-up, and enhance overall credit control performance across the business.

Who We're Looking For:

• 3–5 years' experience in credit control or credit management, ideally within legal, professional services, or international business environments.

• Strong understanding of Order-to-Cash (OTC) processes, debt management, cash flow principles, and credit control best practices.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and build relationships at all levels.

• A proactive, resilient, and commercially aware individual who can manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement and client service.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!