Revenue Controller

Overview

Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP is an exciting specialist law firm, consistently ranked as a leading firm in directories. Our clients' needs are at the heart of JHA's business; our unique structure was born out of a belief that an effective case strategy could be delivered more efficiently if lawyers, barristers, and forensic accountants worked side by side from the outset.

Our partnership comprises world-renowned practitioners and leading silks, and we focus on practice areas such as commercial litigation, international arbitration, tax disputes and art law. Our firm specialises in the highest quality and most complex cases, which allows exposure to intellectually challenging and significant cases.

See more at: https://uk.jha.com/firm

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
• Internal financial protocols

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

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 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 [email protected]