Revenue Controller

This client, a global law firm with an international network, with offices in many locations including USA, Middle East, Far East and Europe. They are now looking to hire a Revenue Controller. The role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the work-in-progress for designated practice groups covering the firm''s UK offices. This is a proactive role, supporting and working alongside other Revenue Controllers in seeking to achieve and maintain an optimum lock-up cycle and act as a focal point for matter partners and matter fee earners within those designated practice groups. ResponsibilitiesEstablishing strong working relationships with all matter partners through regular monthly review meetings to ensure that focus is maintained on timely billing to meet agreed targets and billing timetables.Ensuring that regular billing patterns, and where possible monthly billing cycles, are established taking care that any special billing arrangements are observed.Ensuring that MFEs and MPs return any issued work-in-progress reports and any drafted bills on a timely basis to meet pledged targets and timetable requirements.Encouraging MFE''s and MPs to adhere to the firm''s time recording policy which will result in more accurate financial information and potentially a reduced lock up period.Accepting responsibility and taking ownership of operational issues, finding practical solutions and escalating problems where appropriate.Interacting with a wide range of contacts at different ..... full job details .....