Key Client Revenue Controller

Department/Division: Finance    
Duration: Permanent             
Location: Milton Keynes            
Reports to: Key Client Revenue Manager            
Direct Reports: None        
Type of Role: Hybrid         
Budget Responsibilities: None
Reference no.: 8994    

The Role

This role is in the Key Client Revenue team within finance and provides support to Fee earners and Clients in the UKIME region of the firm. The primary focus is the working capital management for specific key clients across the business.

This includes the review of client account funds, regular face to face meetings with Fee Earners to discuss unbilled WIP (Work in Progress) and raising high volume invoices.

Responsibilities 

• Looking after and reviewing the working capital and client funds for specific key clients.
• Regular contact with Fee earners and Clients ensuring all relevant information is in place so the monthly invoicing process can run smoothly. (e.g. making sure correct Purchase Orde No's/ references  are in place so payment can be made promptly).
• Conduct regular meetings with Fee earners to review their Client matters and ensure all matters are billed on time and in line with client requirements.
• Liaise closely with the team ensuring that all invoices are issued accurately and within set deadlines, assisting in the raising of invoices, applying appropriate purchase order numbers / relevant references once approvals are received from Clients / Fee Earners.
• Assisting the team's Credit Controller to ensure invoices are paid within payment terms.
• Establish effective working relationships with Fee Earners and practice support executives.
• Action requests and resolve queries from Fee Earners and Clients for financial information using existing reports and systems. 
• Continually review procedures and processes with the view to making improvements.
• Provide general assistance to the Key Client Revenue Manager with ad hoc project work, as and when required.
• Comply with the firm's policies and any other legal obligations, and effectively manage risks to the firm where those risks relate to this role.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

• Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office tools (especially Excel).
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to prioritize and manage several tasks at once.
• Positive, engaged team player and motivated.
• Desire to provide a high quality customer service to internal and external clients.
• (Flexibility at times of high Client demand). 
• Knowledge of the Elite or 3E accounts system would be an advantage. 
   

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email  recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.