Revenue Controller

Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP is an exciting dispute resolution and advisory law firm based in London. The firm uniquely integrates the expertise of leading solicitors and barristers, as well as specialist accountants and data scientists, to provide comprehensive solutions to complex legal challenges.

We have an international client base that ranges from ultra-high net worth individuals and trusts to publicly listed blue-chip companies, foreign government entities and the world’s largest funds.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director and working within a team of Revenue Controllers, this role is responsible for all WIP, Billing and Debt management activities for the Firm.

This is a great opportunity to be in a hands-on role to be part of a small, friendly finance team. You would work with partners on a variety of matters, looking at complex transactions and unique situations.

We are seeking someone who is proactive, strives for excellence in their work, and demonstrates the ability to develop strong relationships while maintaining a positive, professional attitude. Knowledge of SRA accounts rules and their application would be fundamental to the role. Advanced Excel and problem solving skills are a must-have.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Control:

• Conduct regular and comprehensive reviews of all WIP and Debt balances
• Track progress of all matters and status of debts
• Escalate potential issues proactively
• Follow up with partners to ensure balances are managed on a timely basis
• Strong understanding of matters and commercial implications

Billing and Compliance:

• Follow complex instructions to meet billing requirements with absolute accuracy
• Apply WIP valuation processes consistent with accounting Standards
• Identify doubtful WIP and debt balances, ensuring the accountants are aware
• Ensure complete compliance with:
• VAT requirements
• Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) account rules

Process Optimization:

• Develop and implement best practice procedures
• Maintain detailed records of all client and matter agreed rates, ensure they are correctly applied
• Educate fee earners on matter management best practices and SRA accounts rules
• Monitor and report on fee earner time recording
• Participate in other projects as and when required

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ legal finance experience gained in a sizeable law firm
• Proven expertise in SRA accounts rules and ability to manage complex billing processes
• Excellent IT skills, including Word, Outlook and an advanced proficiency in Excel and problem-solving is key to the role due to the complexity of the billing
• Experience with large-scale split, multi-client and multi-matter consolidated billing
• A successful track record of improving processes and implementing best practice procedures
• Experience of PMS accounting systems and e-billing platforms. Experience of complex billing would also be advantageous
• A strong academic record
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work discretely with sensitive information and keep firm matters confidential

How to apply

Please submit your CV (and cover letter if you wish). If you have any queries, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@jha.com

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