I am delighted to be partnered with a global law firm in their search for a Working Capital Assistant Manager. The role sits alongside three other assistant managers and is an excellent steppingstone for a senior revenue controller looking for a step into management.
Daily duties of the role include:
1. Develop, motivate, and coach team members.
2. Mentor team members to problem solve and become future leaders.
3. Monitor team performance to ensure top service.
4. Ensure high service standards to enhance the department's reputation.
5. Lead a team providing efficient billing and collections support.
6. Build strong relationships to pursue billing opportunities and accelerate collections.
7. Collaborate with Assistant Managers to resolve queries using team knowledge.
8. Manage staffing issues collaboratively and consistently.
9. Ensure billing and collections comply with SAR and VAT/GST regulations. Liaise with SAR Reporting Accountants for audits and address audit points. Execute controls timely and accurately per firm policy and SAR.
10. Ensure team adherence to firm's working practices, quality procedures, and information security systems.
11. Act as a key contact for working capital matters.
12. Ensure bill delivery and collection processes comply with client SLAs.
13. Provide regular WIP and debt reports to key customers and senior management.
14. Work with Matter Managers, Partners, and Finance teams to improve lockup and support team development.
15. Ensure the team responds promptly to SDP and other work requests.
16. Maintain confidentiality and security of all practice and client information.
The right candidate will need to be:
1. Approachable to team members and able to resolve any complications in the working capital function.
2. Able to liaise with the other working capital assistant managers to ensure that all areas are covered.
3. Ensure that good relationships are maintained with finance and internal and external stakeholders.
4. Punctual and have excellent attention to detail.
5. Have a strong background in legal working capital control and be up to date with all SRA rules and regulations.
6. Elite 3e experience is desirable.
If you are looking for your next role in legal finance and meet the requirements of this role, please apply or reach out to archie.humphreys@ambition.co.uk.
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