Revenue Controller

The London accounts team currently comprises of 40 employees and is headed up by Simon Griffith, the Director of Accounts, who reports into Hamedeh Ghobadian, Chief Financial Officer. The team is made up of several discrete sections: management accounts; purchase ledger; partners' personal accounting; pricing and commercial; credit control; cashiering and billing., The Revenue Controller will assist with managing the Work in Progress of the firm, requiring regular contact with partners, the actioning or delegating of tasks arising from WIP meetings and assisting with the billing process. The candidate will be part of the billing team and will be expected to work closely with partners and associates.

• Conduct regular meetings with Partners to ascertain when transactions will complete, the levels of fees expected, and the anticipated bill date and any specific billing requirements.


• Actioning or delegating requests resulting from partner meetings or returned WIP reports e.g. transferring WIP between files, arranging write-offs and file closures, providing paperless pro-forma billing guides.


• Update I4G with relevant WIP notes following partner meetings for subsequent review & follow-up.


• Preparing monthly reports on departmental WIP balances.


• Distribute WIP Reports to partners when required.


• Assist with billing at month end and on an ad-hoc basis.


• Assist with e-billing of specific clients where required. Ensure correct procedures are followed so that invoices are accepted via e-billing.


• Liaising with the relevant credit controller where necessary to provide updates on client / matter billing and debtor collection issues.


• Review current working processes & procedures and suggest improvements where required.


• Comply with the firm's policies and effectively manage the WIP risks to the firm.


This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.


• Good knowledge and understanding of Work in Progress management and billing procedures.


• Confident in conducting partner meetings to review WIP balances and following up with partners on outstanding issues.


• Working knowledge of SAR and VAT rules.


• Highly visible with a flexible, positive approach and proactive manner.


• Previous legal finance experience necessary.


• Intermediate Excel knowledge required.


• Ability to prioritise and manage workload.


• Good attention to detail.


• A team player with a flexible and willing attitude.
  
  With 8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions and individuals across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.


Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.

We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.

We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

Our values

Individuality
We encourage creativity and develop talent.

Commitment
To be the best and deliver the highest standard.

Teamwork
We work together to build close, long-term relationships

Straight talking
We say what we mean and do what we say.
These values express the personality of the individuals within our firm. They are the behaviours we encourage in our people and the standards which inform our decisions and actions.

Our vision into 2026

To be a successful firm where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.
This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are. It is as much about our values as about our character - the attributes we want to see from all of our people. That's how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.

A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and transportation & trade. These have been identified as crucial in the drive for accelerated profitable growth.

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

You can expect:


• A Competitive salary and a host of family friendly policies.


• Life assurance, private health and dental care for you and your family.


• A range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchers.


• Tech, cycle and electric car schemes.


• The opportunity to support the firm's charity through volunteering leave.


• A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, and tools and support for when we experience physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects.