Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable: Manage collections processes, including debtor follow-ups, cash allocation, reporting, and oversight of bad and doubtful debts.
• Billing: Execute and monitor billing cycles, including e-billing; prepare forecasts; ensure compliance by reviewing billing guides against engagement letters; manage exception reporting.
• WIP & AR Management: Proactively monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and accounts receivable balances to support timely billing and collections.
• Reporting: Prepare billing and AR reports in line with client and firm requirements.
• Support & Queries: Respond to ad hoc queries from timekeepers regarding time recording, client set-up, and billing matters; provide cross-coverage during team absences.
• Tax Compliance: Assess VAT and other tax implications for client set-ups; prepare related tax reports as required.
• Revenue Forecasting: Prepare monthly revenue and collections forecasts.
• Audit Support: Assist with financial audits and implement audit recommendations.
• Escalation: Regularly monitor and escalate high-value WIP and debtor accounts.
• Process Improvement: Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, or revenue leakage risks; recommend improvements across billing, WIP, and collections processes.
• Write-Ups & Write-Offs: Monitor and report write-ups/write-offs in line with firm policies, including ageing analysis and provisions.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority Accounts Rules.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform reconciliations in line with firm policies.
• Time Reporting: Assist with missing time reporting and management.
• System Support: Support system upgrades, testing, and implementation projects related to revenue.

Experience, Skills, and Attributes

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience in accounts departments of MNCs or large corporates; law firm experience preferred.
• Knowledge of 3E (Accounting Platform) is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/finance systems.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, composed, and detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines, particularly during month-end cycles.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
• Confident engaging with senior management and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.