Revenue Controller

I am delighted to be partnered with an exceptional US law firm in their search for a Revenue Controller to join their London office. The role reports into an experienced revenue manager and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced revenue controller to join a great team.

Day duties of the role:

• Establish relationships to gain comprehensive knowledge about clients and departmental matters.
• Follow up on concluded matters or those at the billing stage, ensuring timely responses.
• Manage the revenue aspects for a specified group of Partners and fee earners within the firm.
• Conduct regular reviews of Work In Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) for your groups, arranging review meetings with Partners and the credit controller.
• Hold meetings with Partners and fee earners to discuss WIP and AR, including the credit controller, to determine the most appropriate course of action.
• Ensure the timely processing of bills, checking VAT and numerical calculations on bills, and compliance with VAT and Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Maintain matter comments and reporting for the Partners assigned to you.
• Handle transfers of time/cost and write-offs and produce credit notes where necessary.
• Regularly analyse and maintain client/matter data.
• Take a lead role in special projects as needed.

The right candidate will need:

• Minimum of five years' experience in a large law firm, including exposure to VAT and disbursements.
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Understanding or experience of billing in a foreign currency and associated issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• High level of proficiency with Elite 3E.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, plan, and multi-task work activities, effectively meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to all work situations and demands as required.
• Regularly meet and discuss team requirements with London management.
• Capable of organising cover for other members' work during their absence.
• Ability to guide and share knowledge of working practices with the team.

If you meet the requirements of the role and are looking for a new role in legal finance please apply or reach out to archie.humphreys@ambition.co.uk

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