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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
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London, Greater London
Revenue Controller
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Freshfields overview Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on ground-breaking and business-critical mandates. Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. We think and work globally - we don't just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world. We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn't just what we do, it is what we excel at. We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps. We aim to add value in everything we do - we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgements and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate. Location overview Our London office is at the heart of our global network, in one of the most exciting world cities. London is arguably the world's greatest financial centre: all of the world's leading financial institutions have a significant presence here. It's home to the headquarters of more than 100 of Europe's largest companies. Our London team has a reputation that's second to none. They're the team the world's leading businesses turn to for help with their most challenging problems. They work with colleagues around the world on complex, cross-border deals and disputes. Whether you join as a lawyer, a recent graduate or in a business services role, London is a great place to work. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging, engaging work that will give you the opportunity to make your mark and progress your career. We believe there is no better place to work. Function overview The revenue contol is an essential part of the wider finance department of the Firm and is expected to deliver an exceptional service to our fee earners and clients. The billing function is extremely fast paced and our role is to assist fee earners across the network with all aspects of invoice review and processing. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables * Dealing with a large portfolio of prestigious clients and liaising with them on a daily basis regarding their debts, predominantly via telephone. * Supporting a team of partners, taking responsibility for their billing and credit control requirements, and closely monitoring billing and cash collection budgets and targets. * Attending and reporting on monthly work-in-progress meetings, and advising team members on outcomes. * Assisting line managers with the preparation of various financial reports on a regular basis, and advising fee earners on fee deals, tariffs and rates using your understanding of recoveries. * Overseeing the billing for a client, ensuring that bills are prepared and dispatched promptly and feeding back on progress. * Dealing with all aspects of client queries regarding invoiced fees and any detailed information that may be required. * Preparing debt reporting statements and liaising with cashier teams on cheque and bank transfers and payments lists. Key Requirements * Excellent communication and persuasion skills to liaise effectively at all levels. * Good knowledge of Excel (including setting up spreadsheets and adding formulas as a minimum knowledge required) - Excel knowledge will be tested during the interview process; * Strong customer service/ stakeholders management experience; * Confident working with numbers with the ability to reconcile accurately. Demonstrated use of initiative when problem-solving, including providing innovative solutions to issues and their anticipated responses. * Previous experience within a partnership/fee earning environment; * Legal experience or knowledge of terminology; Conscientious time-keeping showing flexibility when required; * Experience of Elite 3E (Thomson Reuters). The Individual With strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise work effectively, and high levels of attention to detail and accuracy, as a Revenue Controller with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP you will need to be confident working to meet deadlines without close supervision. You will need to be comfortable working under pressure in a busy environment, and demonstrate an understanding of wider business issues and generating new ideas to add value. Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications ...