Are you a credit control superstar? Well, we need you!
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented person to join our administration team. As our credit controller, you’ll take ownership of the credit function and help keep our debtors well-managed and on track.
This is a part-time role of 25 hours, with working days negotiable.
A full job description is available on request.
Key responsibilities (in summary):
- Manage the credit control process
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal procedures
- Lead monthly account review meetings
- Prepare monthly credit control reports for the board
- Facilitating the timely invoicing of work in progress
- Work collaboratively with the administration team to support efficient payment processing
- Liaise with litigation lawyers to progress debt collection proceedings
About you:
- Previous experience in credit control and/or accounts receivable, including knowledge of debt collection proceedings
- Strong communication skills with a confident, professional phone manner
- Ability to build rapport with clients and negotiate outcomes fairly and respectfully
- High attention to detail and excellent time-management ability
- Competent in accounting or practice management software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- A team player with a positive attitude
About us
Harmans is a long-established law firm with modern offices in an unbeatable central Christchurch location, surrounded by great hospitality, retail and convenient parking.
We pride ourselves on our positive workplace culture, built on collaboration, trust, and excellence. We value Hauora (well-being) and continuously explore ways to enhance our employees’ experience with us.
Our commitment
We are committed to giving back to the community and are a major contributor to the New Zealand Law Society and other community organisations. We support gender equality and the continued development of our employees’ skills and knowledge base.
If this sounds like you
If you wish to join our thriving team, we would like to hear from you. Please respond by email with a curriculum vitae, academic transcript, and covering letter to our Practice Manager, Julie Knowles julie.knowles@harmans.co.nz
We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
Applications close 5.00pm Wednesday, 17 December 2025, if position not filled prior.
