Senior Revenue Controller

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition, in partnership with a US law firm, seeks a Senior Revenue Controller for their London office. The role reports to the Revenue Manager and suits an experienced professional looking for their next challenge.

You will own end-to-end billing and collections for a portfolio of partners, ensuring invoices are accurate, compliant, and issued on time. Strong Excel/Word skills and a service-oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of billing and revenue experience in a professional services firm or law firm.
• Strong knowledge of billing and collections processes with the ability to investigate and resolve issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end billing and collections for an assigned portfolio of partners and practice groups.
• Monitor aged accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding balances and resolve underpayments.
• Prepare detailed bills with narrative descriptions and transfers with high accuracy.
• Maintain daily updates to key finance reports and billing commentary for senior management reporting.
• Review engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines for client billing compliance.
• Review timekeeper diaries to ensure adherence to billing arrangements.
• Coordinate and lead regular accounts receivable meetings with partners (monthly).
• Collaborate with Pricing Operations and E-Billing for accurate submissions and reporting.
• Manage e-billing submissions via third-party platforms and follow up for timely processing.
• Identify and contribute to improvements in billing processes with Revenue Operations.
• Support Revenue Managers with day-to-day operations and mentor junior colleagues.
• Handle ad hoc client analysis and special projects as required.

Skills

Billing & collections

Excel

Word

Organisation

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Tools

Billblast

Job description

Ambition is partnered with an established US Law firm in their search for a Senior Revenue Controller to join their London office. The role reports into the Revenue Manager and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Revenue Controller looking for their next role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of the end-to-end billing and collections process for an assigned portfolio of partners and practice groups, ensuring invoices are accurate, compliant, and issued on time
• Monitoring monthly aged accounts receivable reports, following up on outstanding balances, and working to resolve underpayments efficiently
• Preparing detailed bills including narrative descriptions, on-account applications, and transfers with a high level of accuracy
• Maintaining daily updates to key finance reports, including projection figures and billing commentary, to support senior management reporting
• Reviewing engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines to ensure all billing activity is fully compliant with client requirements
• Reviewing timekeeper diaries and associated costs to ensure adherence to client billing arrangements
• Coordinating and leading regular accounts receivable meetings with assigned partners (at least monthly)
• Collaborating closely with internal teams including Pricing Operations and E-Billing to ensure accurate invoice submissions and reporting
• Managing e-billing submissions via third-party platforms, ensuring successful processing and timely follow-up
• Identifying and contributing to improvements in billing processes and workflows in partnership with the wider Revenue Operations teams
• Supporting Revenue Managers with day-to-day operations as needed, and acting as a go-to resource for junior team members
• Taking on ad hoc client analysis and special projects as required.

What We're Looking For

• At least 4 to 5 years of relevant billing and revenue experience gained within a professional services firm or law firm.
• Strong knowledge of billing and collections processes, with proven technical billing skills and the ability to investigate and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage your own workload, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly in writing and in person.
• Comfortable working within a collaborative, partnership-led environment alongside highly skilled professionals.
• A strong service-oriented mindset, with the ability to support both internal and external stakeholders and anticipate their needs.
• A proactive approach to your work, with the confidence to lead by example and support the development of more junior colleagues.
• Experience with e-billing platforms (such as Billblast or similar third-party vendors)
• Familiarity with outside counsel guidelines and legal billing compliance