Our client is one of the UK's top 100 law firms, with a strong reputation for both commercial and private client work. They have expertise in undertaking complex corporate and property transactions, as well as commercial, tax and trust matters and disputes. With a history dating back over two centuries, they have recently moved to stunning new offices.
They are now looking for a Revenue Controller. The main responsibilities of this role you will ensure the minimum amount of working capital is "locked up" in WIP, unpaid bills and disbursements, minimise the firm's exposure to bad or doubtful debts and build strong working relationships with partners/fee-earners and their clients.
Responsibilities include
- Meeting with a dedicated portfolio of partners to review unbilled WIP, disbursements and unpaid bills to ensure that all matters are billed promptly, outstanding bills are being chased and any queries raised by clients are being dealt with promptly.
- Liaise with clients and external contacts to ensure that all invoices have been received, queries resolved, and payment promises are enforced.
- Review key client exposures with the Revenue Supervisor and take appropriate action with the client and client partner to ensure the firm's exposure is reduced.
- Maintain up-to-date records of all contact with partners and their clients regarding WIP documenting and the chasing of outstanding bills in Aderant Expert collections.
- Ensure regular feedback to partners on the revenue control activities of their clients.
- Work alongside other team members to ensure that the month end activities are met namely the processing of invoices and transfer of client balances.
- Ensure that all invoices processed are compliant and in accordance with the firm's internal policies.
- Assist in financial administration of matter files including the application of special rates, the revaluation of time, transfer of WIP, client to office transfers and any write off requests as required.
- Reconciling accounts/matters and prepare statements of account as required.
- Review client files to obtain the relevant information to pass to the debt fee earner to instigate legal proceedings when required.
- Contribute to the ongoing system projects of the Revenue control team including the central dispatch of invoices, monthly account statements and paperless billing.
- Show flexibility to support the wider Finance team as necessary, especially at month end.
Candidate Profile
- A proven track record of success within a revenue role, ideally within the legal sector or other professional services environment.
- Credible and proven track record of establishing close working relationships with partners in a partnership with a view to enabling maximising cash flow for the business.
- Billing background required with the ability to process a large number of bills throughout the month and at key times (Month/Quarter/Year End);
- A strong ability to build and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Proactive and forward looking, demonstrates initiative and takes ownership of work;
- Good planning and organisational skills, and able to manage multiple responsibilities and projects.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to present information effectively both orally and in writing.
- Able to present self with professionalism and polish, inspiring the confidence of clients and colleagues.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Highly accurate and with a keen attention to detail in all areas of work.
- Good time management skills, and a proven ability to multi-task.
- Calm, confident and resilient.
- A professional, willing and 'can do' attitude.
- Previous experience of Aderant Expert would be advantageous but is not essential.
- E-billing experience is preferred, but not essential.
- Strong IT skills including Excel and Word
Important Notice
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Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.