Revenue Controller - London, United Kingdom - Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer Brown LLP

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:

The Firm:

Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world's three largest financial centres — New York, London and Hong Kong — we are uniquely positioned to advise leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex legal needs.

We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry.

We are a collegial, collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support and development they need to grow, thrive and realise their greatest potential.

We also encourage all our people to use their skills to support the wider community through our pro bono and community volunteering programmes.

At Mayer Brown the principles of mutual respect, dignity and understanding are central to the way we work and help to provide an environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced.

The Role:
Revenue Controller

The Department:
Client Financial Services

Responsible to:
Revenue and Collections Supervisor

Hours:9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexibility in accordance with the needs of the business. Happy to talk flexible working.

Responsibilities:

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for the revenue cycle (WIP and AR) of designated practice groups and all associated tasks that help achieve that aim.

Responsibilities:

Duties will include (but are not restricted to)

Meeting partners/associates on a monthly basis to discuss WIP and AR.
WIP Management to include time transfers and write off's.
Prepare monthly billing forecasts.
Produce monthly detailed analysis for the London Finance Committee meeting, to be reviewed by Supervisor
Ensure the write off's meet the correct approval requirements for both WIP and AR are adhered to.
Monthly and Quarterly reporting as required.
Ensure the write off's meet the correct approval requirements for both WIP and AR are adhered to.
Monthly and Quarterly reporting as required.
Encourage a compliance culture, and a high standard of billing, ensuring that they are correctly addressed, and are VAT and SRA compliant.
Proactive in WIP and AR management, and ensure that everything is chased in line with guidelines.
Query resolution.
Assist Partners with identifying monies on client account for swift resolution and ensure we remain SRA compliant.
Preparation of collection schedules for split markets.
Liaise with collection agencies as and when appropriate.
Assist cashiers with identification of cash received.
Client meetings as and when needed.
Obtain data needed such as ebilling references, and budget information to enable invoices to be ebilled.
Ensure notes are kept fully updated in the Revenue Management system.
Assist the Revenue & Collections Supervisor with WIP reserves.
Escalation of billing/collection issues to Revenue & Collections Supervisor when appropriate.
Management of the London Collections Mailbox as and when required
Ad hoc duties as and when required.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
CICM would be an advantage but is not essential.

Experience, skills and personal attributes:

Proven (Legal Sector) background with specific experience within Billing, Revenue Control and Credit Control.
Additionally experience of Insurance collections particularly in the subscription market would be preferred.
Strong communication skills able to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
Microsoft skills particularly Excel where advanced Excel will be required
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding financial information
Ability to demonstrate judgment in the organisation and prioritisation of multiple assignments
Complete job assignments in an accurate, timely and professional manner
Experience of Aderant Expert, and Credit Force I4G desirable
Experience of interpreting Broker Signing Slips would be an advantage
Confident and professional persona
Articulate
Self motivated and driven
Trustworthy
Good time management
Team player with the ability to adopt a flexible approach to work
Strong Attention to detail