Revenue Controller - Bristol, United Kingdom - Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP

Verified Company

Bristol, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The role:

The role is primarily 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.

This role will also be responsible for the supervision and development of the billing assistants, production and delivery of an efficient and effective bill processing service and ensuring a high-quality service in day to day work.

Leading change in approaches to new systems and processes.

The role requires a high level of accuracy, strict compliance with VAT legislation and adherence to the firm's policies and procedures, in relation to billing, credit notes, time write-offs and transfers, and the maintenance of the firm's financial data.

In addition, this role involves advising the business on acknowledged best practice to obtain the most beneficial commercial deals from our clients and is also responsible for producing and interpreting key management reports.

The role will approximately spend 70% focussed on Revenue Control and 30% on bill processing including drafting and engrossment.

What will you do:

Building effective relationships and networks inside and outside of the firm to influence and improve the firm's lockup cycle.
Providing a quality service and ensuring that the team processes and objectives align with business needs.
Using technical expertise to provide detailed input into the accurate valuation of WIP and ensuring compliance with the relevant Customs & Excise legislation, the provisions of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering regulations.

Please see attached job description for a more detailed account of day to day respnsibilities.

What we are looking for:

Excellent academics.
Commercially driven.
Experience in a Law firm environment with experience of billing processes.
Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required.

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive.

Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet.

We also ensure that everyone's voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You'll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward.

Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Some key information:

We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of two days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with nontraditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
We are proud to rank as a top 30 Employer for Working Families and a top 25 Employer for Social Mobility.
We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hurst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a longstanding history in supporting the art community especially upandcoming artists.