Job Description

Travers Smith is a leading full-service law firm, with a wealth of experience in its areas of specialisation. The firm has a market-leading reputation for its international expertise in Asset Management, M&A and Dispute Resolution & Investigations. Clients include asset managers across the alternative asset classes (private equity, venture, credit, infrastructure and real estate), publicly listed and private companies, financial institutions, and other business enterprises involved in large and complex UK and cross-border matters, transactions and disputes. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of service to our clients whilst enabling our people to achieve professional fulfilment in a supportive, inclusive and enjoyable working environment.DepartmentThe Central Finance Department is a dynamic team of 28 dedicated professionals. This department is committed to delivering outstanding service levels and is continually striving to develop and enhance its systems, ensuring efficient and innovative service delivery.The RoleThe Billing and Revenue Controller will be responsible for the WIP management and billing for one or more practice areas within the firm. It is a busy and demanding role and a high standard of performance and accuracy is expected.Key Responsibilities

• Assist partners, fee earners and their PAs to provide overall billing support including generating draft bills, producing final bills, creating supporting schedules and distributing reports.
• Take ownership of the WIP and disbursement balances for their designated practice area(s) to ensure it is effectively managed and billed on a timely basis.
• Conducting regular WIP meetings and liaising with partners and associates to ensure monthly billing targets are met.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and drive.
• Ensuring compliance to VAT and Solicitors Accounts Rules where necessary.
• Investigate any billing queries raised and report back to the relevant individual, offering suggestions/solutions where necessary.
• Create and maintain billing rate tables.
• Process WIP transfers, write offs, adjustments and narrative amendments.
• Train new team members on billing processes, as required.

Key Stakeholders

• Head of Revenue and Credit Controller
• Chief Financial Officer
• Revenue Controllers
• Partners / Associates

Personal Specification - Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• At least five years of experience in a Billing and Revenue Controller role within a professional services environment, preferably a law firm.
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate setting.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to prioritize a conflicting workload.
• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capability to develop strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated flexibility, dependability, and initiative.
• Ability to quickly build confidence, respect, and trust with others.
• Positive approach to daily tasks with a solutions-focused working method.
• Proactive team player who effectively utilizes all available firm-wide resources to meet tight deadlines.
• Production of credit notes where necessary.

We are excited to be moving from our London headquarters in Snow Hill, to a brand-new building in the City - Stonecutter Court. The move is expected to take place in early 2026.Accessibility statement : If individuals have any accessibility issues when reviewing this document, please notify a member of the Travers Smith HR team so that the document can be provided in an alternative format.Support and Adjustments for candidates : At Travers Smith, we are committed to ensuring that people who are disabled or have a long-term condition are empowered in their identity, valued equally, and listened to. If we can adjust the recruitment process to make it more accessible, please let us know. For further information please visit our website:

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