Credit Controller - Fixed term

About Dentons

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. We’re 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry.

Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.

About the Role

Dentons is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Credit Controller on a 12-month fixed-term basis to manage client accounts and ensure timely settlement of invoices. In this role, you will maintain accurate collection records, track outstanding balances, and apply credit procedures to resolve overdue accounts. Working closely with clients and Partners, you’ll help address payment queries and support strong working relationships. Your contribution will play a vital role in strengthening cash flow, reducing financial risk, and supporting the firm’s overall growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage client accounts to ensure invoices are paid on time
• Produce regular reports on outstanding balances and WIP to inform decision making
• Issue invoices and statements in line with credit policies and client agreements
• Engage with clients to follow up on overdue accounts and negotiate payment arrangements where required
• Collaborate with partners, legal teams, and finance to resolve billing or payment queries promptly
• Apply credit control policies effectively and escalate high risk accounts when necessary
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements in credit management
• Assist with daily banking activities, including identifying funds received
• Maintain accurate client records, document collection notes, and process credits and write offs in accordance with approvals and policy
• Contribute to other tasks as directed

About You

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a credit collection role with exposure to billings, credit, and collection
• Solid understanding of the end-to-end Accounts Receivable Cycle
• Performance driven mindset with demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding KPIs in high volume collection environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to manage client and partner relationships professionally
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across various teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills, and experience using ERP systems
• Tertiary qualification in Finance or a related discipline preferred

Why Dentons

Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.
 
We offer:

• Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards
• Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
• Salary sacrificing and novated leases
• 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service
• Additional leave options
• Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
• Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
• Exclusive retailer discounts
• Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Generous health and wellbeing programs
• Agile and flexible working for all
• Social and diversity networks providing year-round events
• Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.

Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at recruitment.au@dentons.com. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.

Agency Submissions

Dentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.