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Revenue Controller

Ambition Europe Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A City-based law firm in London is seeking a Revenue Controller to join their team, reporting to an experienced revenue manager.
  • The role requires at least five years of experience in a revenue position within a professional services environment, ideally in a law firm.
  • Key responsibilities include managing working capital, monitoring eBilling and collections, and providing monthly WIP forecasts to senior management.
  • Candidates should possess strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and the firm encourages referrals with a reward of £200 in shopping vouchers for successful placements.

I am partnered with an exceptional City based law firm in their search for a Revenue Controller to join their London team. The role reports into an experienced revenue manager and is an excellent to join an experienced team.

Day Duties of the role:

  • Regularly renew client rate agreements, aligning them with the Firm's standard rates.
  • Take full ownership of working capital management for the designated Practice Group and key individuals.
  • Ensure budget lock-up cycles are achieved and maintained.
  • Monitor eBilling and collections, reporting any issues to the Billing Manager.
  • Provide monthly WIP forecasts to senior management, analysing them against the firm's budget.
  • Support the RC Manager and US with inventory management and key exposures across all practice areas in EME.
  • Present financial information to the Practice Group(s), accurately educating fee earners to enhance the group's financial performance.
  • Actively review prior approvals of write-downs, write-offs, and discounts.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients.
  • Take responsibility for the active management of accounts, including administration, analysis, chasing, reporting, and service delivery coordination.
  • Ensure the Practice Group(s) meet monthly, quarterly, and annual billing and collections targets.
  • Liaise with Secretaries, Billers, and Collectors to facilitate the billing and collections process, ensuring quality control and workload balance.
  • Regularly meet with Partners to proactively assess WIP and AR status.
  • Action requests from Partners for information and analysis.
  • Analyse new and existing rate and billing agreements to optimise realisation.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Remain calm and efficient under pressure.
  • Possess skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, advanced Excel, and e-billing systems (3E is a plus).
  • Demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and the ability to take initiative.
  • Approach daily tasks positively with a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Have experience in a high-paced corporate setting.
  • Be highly organised with exceptional accuracy and the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
  • Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Have at least five years' experience in a revenue role within a professional services environment, ideally a law firm.
  • Be able to foster strong working relationships.
  • Quickly build confidence, respect, and trust with colleagues.
  • Be knowledgeable in advising on system functionality and transactions.
  • Work proactively as part of a team to ensure efficient use of firm-wide resources to meet tight deadlines.
  • Advise the business on compliance with GAAP, VAT legislation, Solicitors Accounts Rules, and Money Laundering regulations.

If you meet the requirements of this role please apply or reach out to

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://refer-a-friend

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.