Revenue Controller - Law Firm

My client is seeking a Revenue Controller to join their law firm in Central London. The role is a 12 month FTC to cover maternity leave.

Law firm experience is preferred but not required, and the role offers 2 days of hybrid working per week.

The business is a top 100 law firm and is renowned for the quality work it performs within life sciences and technology. They have 300+ members of staff and have a rich 150+ year history.

This role reports to the Revenue & Credit Control Manager and is responsible for managing the billing and Revenue Control process from end to end for the firm’s Trade Mark Business Group including some key clients

Key responsibilities

• To produce Trade Mark bills and, where necessary, bills for other departments as and when required or requested during the month by fee earners and partners, and post to Aderant Expert
• Ensure accurate billing for all the firms clients preventing unnecessary cancellation of invoices
• Provide a comprehensive revenue control service to all Partners and fee earners within specified Business Groups
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure prompt billing of clients
• Maximisation of monthly billing with the Trade Mark Business Group
• Checking all relevant disbursements are posted on Aderant Expert
• Check time entries to ensure they are on correct file. Also check to see which entries are chargeable and advise fee earner/partner accordingly
• Meet with allocated Partners to ensure work in process (WIP) balances are reviewed and billed on a timely basis
• To ensure that all ebilling uploaded accurately and promptly
• Deal with general queries with fee earners and partners for costs to date and WIP figures
• Liaise with the wider finance team in respect of unpaid bills as and when requested
• To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested

Skills & experience

• Experience in Legal billing and in particular Trade Marks
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work accurately within tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management, organisational and administrative skills
• Team player but self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Experience of using e-billing portals
• Knowledge of Aderant Expert, ARCS, Excel and Word

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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