Working Capital Controller

Our vision is to be the best advisory-led professional services firm in the mid-market. We are a fast-growing and ambitious advisory-led professional services firm, with a clear strategy for the next phase of our growth plan. Our services within the Group include Audit & Accounting, Tax (Capital Allowances, Private Client, Innovations, Tax Investigations and VAT), and Advisory (Corporate Finance, Business Recovery, Debt Advisory and Insurance). We have achieved 36% year on year growth in revenue, we now have over 225 employees and an average client satisfaction score of 98%, and we are excited for 2025.

As a key member of the finance team, the Working Capital Controller will drive initiatives to strengthen cash flow, minimise debtor days, and enhance billing and collection efficiency. The role will focus on enhancing working capital performance across the division by refining and improving operational and financial processes. Working closely with the Divisional Operations Director, it offers significant exposure to divisional activities and key stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on optimising the working capital cycle. You will collaborate with all areas of Finance, including Divisional Management, external clients, and Fee Earners across all levels.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and maintaining monthly billing and collection forecasts.
• Managing the end-to-end working capital cycle, including WIP review, billing preparation, invoice processing, and collections.
• Monitoring aged receivables and WIP balances and contributing to bad debt provision assessments in line with company policy.
• Managing the full financial lifecycle of client engagements, from onboarding to final payment, identifying and implementing process improvements along the way.
• Overseeing the billing process, ensuring timely, accurate invoice submissions and resolving issues in coordination with internal teams.
• Managing daily cash receipt activities, including accurate postings, and reconciliation against billing systems.
• Leading regular review meetings with Managers and Fee Earners to assess WIP, aged debt, cash flow forecasts, and working capital KPIs.
• Proactively managing follow-ups on action items such as aged debtors and WIP along with billing-related issues.
• Acting as a key point of contact for financial queries from clients, Partners, and Fee Earners.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with client-side finance teams to ensure efficient billing processes and timely collections.

Skills Required:

• 3–5 years (or more) experience in credit control or working capital management, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of the full billing lifecycle from client and engagement setup, WIP management, and invoice generation to collections and cash application.
• Proven experience in managing and reviewing WIP, proactively chasing outstanding debt, and reducing aged balances.
• Demonstrated ability to influence Partners and stakeholders to drive effective decision-making and accountability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial matters clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Results-oriented, with a proactive and commercially focused mindset and a track record of delivering measurable improvements in working capital performance.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong technical skills, particularly in Excel; and financial/billing systems (e.g., Xero, Workflow Max or similar) is advantageous.
• Highly organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail and effective time management.
• A proven track record in influencing key stakeholders and improving financial controls, billing processes, and collections outcomes.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid / flexible working
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Company Sick Pay
• Birthday off
• Cycle to work scheme
• Perkbox discounts

AMS Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity and equal opportunities are essential to our success and contribute to the innovation and creativity that drive our organisation forward. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.