Senior Revenue Controller

I am delighted to be partnered with an exceptional global US law firm in their search for a Senior Revenue Controller to join their Milan office. The role sits in an accounts team of 5 and reports to an experienced Finance Director.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and finalise client invoices, ensuring accuracy of rates, VAT treatment, and compliance with internal policies and local fiscal requirements
• Produce prebills for partner review, manage amendments, and issue pro‑forma invoices where required
• Maintain accurate billing records, including PDFs, invoice trackers, retainers, credit notes, and payment status
• Act as a key contact for billing and time recording queries, resolving issues with fee earners and stakeholders
• Review new client and matter set‑ups to ensure correct VAT jurisdiction, coding, and charge rates
• Monitor unbilled WIP, maintain clear reasons for delays, and proactively follow up and escalate as needed
• Support month‑end and year‑end billing activity through regular partner engagement and reporting
• Enter invoices into central fiscal and e‑billing platforms and reconcile submissions with external authority data
• Process daily client disbursements, ensuring appropriate authorisation, correct VAT coding, and accurate recharge of costs
• Prepare Autofattura invoices and maintain orderly records of vendor and client disbursement documentation
• Process daily cash receipts, update collections records, and liaise on unidentified or partial payments
• Support credit control activities by preparing client statements, following up aged debt, and assisting with collection initiatives
• Prepare routine VAT, Intrastat, and stamp duty reporting, liaising with external advisers and US colleagues as required
• Set up and post ad‑hoc and expense payments in line with approvals and system requirements
• Provide broader support across the finance team, contributing to process improvements, US reporting requests, and team collaboration

Experience needed:

• Proven ability to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement to manage responsibilities
• Highly organised, with the capability to prioritise effectively and deliver under tight and competing deadlines
• Brings a proactive, continuous improvement mindset with the ability to implement more efficient ways of working
• Strong experience operating in an international accounting environment, with significant tenure in the field
• In‑depth experience of Italian billing processes and local regulatory requirements
• Solid understanding of VAT treatment for both client fees and vendor payments
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills in both English and Italian
• Demonstrates discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Flexible and adaptable, able to accommodate fluctuating workloads and working hours
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

If you are experienced in legal billing & revenue and are looking for a new role, apply above or reach out to archie.humphreys@ambition.co.uk

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