French Speaking Revenue & Billing Controller

Purpose of the role

the revenue and billing controller will oversee the billing, matter management and working capital management for the Paris office.

Duties

To oversee the billing, matter management and working capital management for the Paris office. This role will also undertake the following responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage WIP levels, discussing with the Partners and Billing Fee Earners on a monthly basis to drive conversion into bash and to highlight risks and issues at an early stage and agree actions to address
• Drive the credit control procedures, monitoring balances on matters and reviewing at a client level where appropriate. Follow and record the relevant credit control steps. Relieve Partners and BFEs of the administrative aspects of credit control procedures but keeping them informed of progress and potential issues
• Finalise bills and other matter management takes (write offs, transfers etc) in 3E in line with agreed processes
• Actively support and in some cases perform the more complex billing needs of the office (dealing with issues such as splitting time lines, raising multiple bills on the one proforma etc)
• Support the office by identifying reporting needs and delivering key working capital management information on a timely basis, working with the CFA/CFM as required to avoid duplication and ensure proper focus on areas as required
• Ensure adherence to AG policies and procedures in relevant areas, escalating issues as appropriate
• Drive process efficiency and make recommendations to achieve continuous improvements in processes, liaising with various team to review and progress recommendations
• As part of the global billing team, support other offices as required and depending on resources and availability
• Assist on central working capital management projects, including new office set ups, system changes and testing using language skills as required
• Manage departmental mailbox queries
• Liaising with the Tax team regarding any Tax queries to ensure all invoices have the correct VAT treatment

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

• At least 12 months legal billing or credit control experience required.
• Strong VAT knowledge is required to ensure the necessary support for our international client base.
• Fluency in French to support our Paris office is essential.
• Have a track record of success and be able to demonstrate examples of reaching and exceeding targets around cash collection and aged debt reduction.
• Have previous experience understanding complex credit control matters and be enthusiastic in finding innovation solutions to meeting Firm targets.
• Previous knowledge and experience of eBilling is beneficial but not essential as several clients are e-billed and there is cross-function working between teams at busy times in this area.
• Be a confident stakeholder manager, with evidenced experience of engaging with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, tailoring your approach to your audience but ultimately remaining focused on the end results and following agreed processes
• Maintain efficient workload, diary, and task management, ensuring the accuracy and levels of client service expected within a high performing team.
• Remain calm and optimistic in time-sensitive situations or when under pressure.
• Be enthusiastic about the development of your billing/credit control skill set and continuous learning.
• Be inquisitive and want to understand our clients, their drivers and what matters to them, so that your advice has quality, imagination and impact.
• Knowledge of 3E is desired.

The team

The Group Finance team supports and drives the financial success of Addleshaw Goddard. We strive to deliver a first-class service to our stakeholders and to be a great team to work with and be part of. The Group Finance team comprises business professionals across a range of disciplines including Financial Control, Tax, Procurement, Business Partnering, Financial Planning & Analysis, Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Legal Billing and Legal Cashiering.