Revenue Controller

Our client is a law firm with offices located in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Their aim is to become the leading Law firm combining specialist business law and private wealth advice internationally. They have over 1000 staff, which includes over 150 Partners and approximately 40 employees within the Finance team. They currently have an opportunity for an experienced Revenue Controller to join their team. This is a broad role incorporating Revenue, Credit and Billing.ResponsibilitiesWorking with department heads to gather accurate monthly billing forecastsBeing first point of contact for one of the firm''s four business divisionsProducing reports and analysis of billable time Reviewing and updating WIP provision monthlyKeeping in regular contact with Partners and Fee EarnersPrompt and accurate production of all bills submitted for processing and ensuring the accurate processing of write offs of unbillable time and disbursementsEnsure all bills submitted comply with all relevant VAT and SARPreparing credit notesResponsible for all outstanding debts of assigned business divisionPro-actively chasing clients by telephone and other means of communication to ensure invoices are settledIdentify and escalate potential debs Produce statements and chase lettersReview and update bad debt provisionsCandidate ProfileKnowledge of CMS or Elite would be an advantageous Able to work autonomously as well as being proactiveExcellent communication skills with the ability to deal with ..... full job details .....