Revenue Controller with German

linklaters; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters in Warsaw is seeking a Revenue Controller with German to join our local finance team. The role covers matter opening, billing, credit control, reporting, and process improvement within a hybrid work model (2 days a week in the office next to Rondo ONZ).

Qualifications include 2–4 years of billing/credit control experience, fluency in German and English, strong Excel and data management skills, and knowledge of SAP or ERP systems. An asset is a finance/accounting degree.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in billing & credit control, AR / Order-to-Cash processes.
• Excellent written & spoken German & English, with strong communication and networking skills.
• Excel and data management proficiency; familiarity with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Matter opening: review forms, complete data, set up matter structures.
• Billing process: draft bills, ensure e-billing compliance, update portals.

Skills

German

English

Billing/credit control

Excel

Data entry

MS Office

Communication

Education

Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

For Linklaters LGS in Warsaw, we are currently recruiting for the Revenue Controller with German.

Work arrangements:

• Hybrid model work: 2 days per week from the office located next to Rondo ONZ
• Contract: Employment contract with 3- month probation period

About the team

Join our local team responsible for supporting local offices in billing and credit control activities. Collaborating closely with the Finance Billing Center of Excellence (CoE), our team covers matter opening, billing process, credit control, process transition, and reporting for a range of client matters.

As Revenue Controller you will be responsible for:

Matter (client) opening

• Review new matter forms and complete or correct key data (e.g. VAT number, address, billing rates)
• Administer billing terms and establish billing flows for each new client/matter
• Assist Matter Managers and Management Assistants in setting up matter structures, including new office segments
• Support the closure of matters

Billing process

• Process transfers of time lines and "Other Services" costs/expenses Produce draft bills, finalize after approval, and upload invoices to client billing portals
• Ensure e-billing compliance, such as verifying narratives, billing periods, and required references; address rejections where necessary
• Support the collection of accepted billing targets when required

Credit control process

• Prepare for and run invoice reminder procedures, including checking block reminders and updating the reminder template
• Send reminders via email and manage the Credit Control mailbox, responding to client queries
• Update and maintain accurate contact information for reminders

Reporting

• Utilize the DTR (Desktop Reporting) tool to create narrative and billing status reports
• Provide detailed overviews of pending draft bills, including reasons for delay and estimated billing dates

Quality control and compliance

• Ensure all assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met to customer standards
• Perform quality control checks to maintain work consistency and accuracy
• Organize and maintain electronic filing systems
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and Solicitors Accounting Rules

Collaboration and process improvement

• Work closely with the Finance Billing CoE and regularly review processes with clients and stakeholders
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Escalate relevant issues and risks to the Revenue Team Leader and Revenue Manager

Qualifications

• Have 2 to 4 years of professional experience in billing & credit control, AR / Order-to-Cash processes
• Show excellent written & spoken German & English, with strong communication and networking skills
• Bring technical, numeric, and analytical expertise - Excel has no secrets from you
• Demonstrate strong competency in data entry, data management, and Microsoft Office tools
• Are quality-oriented, organized, and attentive to detail
• Are customer-focused and comfortable working under pressure
• Have knowledge of SAP or any other ERP system
• Possess a finance and accounting degree as an asset

Linklaters and the Team

Linklaters are a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.

We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.

Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair and open atmosphere.

We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias, because we want everyone to feel that they belong. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common mind-set.

We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further.

Key relationships

• Revenue Finance teams
• Regional and local Finance Teams
• LGS teams
• Global Finance Leadership Team
• Finance Centres of Excellence
• Practice Representatives
• Clients of Linklaters

Key Benefits

• Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include:
• Private medical insurance
• On-site gym and bike facilities
• Group Life insurance
• Firm funded w