Billings & Revenue Accountant

Overview

Gateworth are currently supporting a leading law firm who are in the process of looking to recruit a Billings & Revenue Accountant to join their Finance Department in Dubai. Reporting to a Regional Controller, the Billings & Revenue Accountant will take ownership of the end-to-end billing cycle, working closely with Partners to deliver accurate and timely client invoicing, effective work-in-progress management and reporting in support of the firm s revenue and cash flow objectives. Main

Responsibilities

• Collate, evaluate & finalise client invoices in accordance with Partner instructions and client billing guidelines, executing monthly and quarterly billing cycles in strict accordance with the firm s billing calendar
• Support client matter whilst ensuring accurate data entry and full compliance with firm policies, external requirements and applicable accounting procedures
• Oversee work-in-progress levels by regularly reviewing outstanding balances with Partners, identifying ageing balances and coordinating timely billing decisions to support the firm s revenue and cash flow objectives
• Liaise as a key point-of-contact for client and internal billing enquiries, responding promptly and processing credit memos and write-offs where necessary
• Deliver and analyse billing reports and assist management with financial analysis, whilst participating in process improvement initiatives to enhance billing efficiency and accuracy
• Respond to ad-hoc duties and special projects as assigned by the Controller, ensuring timely and accurate completion in support of the departmental objectives
• Qualifications & Prerequisites: The client will look to recruit a billing professional holding a degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, with proven experience in a billing role within a law firm environment
• The successful candidate shall be required to demonstrate hands-on experience with billing systems such (Aderant or Elite), combined with a solid understanding of legal billing processes, e-billing platforms and client billing guidelines
• The ideal candidate shall also display strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite, alongside a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The candidate shall be able to work independently, use initiative and recommend improvements to existing work practices, with strong organisational and time management skills to prioritise multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels combined with a collaborative, proactive and client-focused approach

Desired Candidate Profile

The client will look to recruit a billing professional holding a degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, with proven experience in a billing role within a law firm environment. The successful candidate shall be required to demonstrate hands-on experience with billing systems such (Aderant or Elite), combined with a solid understanding of legal billing processes, e-billing platforms and client billing guidelines. The ideal candidate shall also display strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite, alongside a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The candidate shall be able to work independently, use initiative and recommend improvements to existing work practices, with strong organisational and time management skills to prioritise multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels combined with a collaborative, proactive and client-focused approach.