I am delighted to be partnered with a global law firm in their search for 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:
* Develop, motivate, and coach team members.
* Mentor team members to problem solve and become future leaders.
* Monitor team performance to ensure top service.
* Ensure high service standards to enhance the department's reputation.
* Lead a team providing efficient billing and collections support.
* Build strong relationships to pursue billing opportunities and accelerate collections.
* Collaborate with Assistant Managers to resolve queries using team knowledge.
* Manage staffing issues collaboratively and consistently.
* 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.
* Ensure team adherence to firm's working practices, quality procedures, and information security systems.
* Act as a key contact for working capital matters.
* Ensure bill delivery and collection processes comply with client SLAs.
* Provide regular WIP and debt reports to key customers and senior management.
* Work with Matter Managers, Partners, and Finance teams to improve lockup and support team development.
* Ensure the team responds promptly to SDP and other work requests.
* Maintain confidentiality and security of all practice and client information.
The right candidate will need to be:
* Approachable to team members and be able to resolve any complications in the working capital function.
* Able to liaise with the other working capital assistant managers to ensure that all areas are covered.
* Ensure that good relationships are maintained with finance and internal and external stakeholders.
* Punctual and have excellent attention to detail.
* Have a strong background in legal working capital control and be up to date with all SRA rules and regulations.
* 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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