{"id":1339402,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ao-shearman-working-capital-controller","title":"Working Capital Controller","company":{"id":1762255,"name":"A&O Shearman","domain":"aoshearman.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/aoshearman","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Schema","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":88,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-29T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["London, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":45000,"max_usd":120000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":243},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-26","last_verified_at":"2026-09-29T17:23:43Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for a Working Capital Controller to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman’s London Office.Finance team - London\nThe Working Capital team’s function is to maximise the speed with which work in progress (WIP) is turned into cash. The team is responsible for the whole working capital cycle (WIP, billing and cash collection) for all practice areas. The team is also responsible for the general housekeeping of WIP and the production of various reports for internal and external clients\nWhat you will do\nThe Working Capital Controllers liaise with partners and fee earners in London to ensure bills are accurate, rendered on time and adhere to client agreements, Solicitors Accounts Rules and VAT regulations. The role has responsibility for controlling the office's 'Work In Progress' and accounts receivable assets and ensuring that both partners and clients receive accurate and timely financial information. Each controller has a list of partners that they work with (normally 10-12 partners) and they will be responsible for controlling the whole working capital cycle for those partners.\nPricing & Financial Management\nSupport partners with matter profitability forecasting, budgeting, and pricing analysis.\nMonitor client revenue, WIP, debtors, and overall working capital performance.\nIdentify risks and opportunities, providing regular reporting and financial insights.\nAssist with matter profitability reviews and financial presentations.\nBilling & Working CapitalManage billing activities, including bill preparation, e-billing, write-offs, and billing adjustments.\nWork closely with partners and finance teams to improve cash collection and reduce aged debt.\nMonitor lock-up days, debtor balances, and client exposures, escalating issues where required.\nEnsure accurate financial setup and maintenance of matters and billing profiles.\nBusiness Partnering & Relationship ManagementBuild strong relationships with partners and become a trusted finance contact.\nCollaborate with pricing, credit control, revenue, and e-billing teams to deliver efficient financial support.\nProvide financial guidance for client and internal meetings.\nSupport the adoption of pricing tools and best practices across the business.\nProjects & ReportingProduce financial reports, client analyses, and ad hoc management information.\nContribute to finance improvement initiatives and special projects.\nSupport client reporting requirements, including accruals and discount calculations.\nWhat you will havePrevious experience within a finance function is essential; working capital experience would be advantageous.\nStrong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and relationship-building abilities.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.\nProactive, organised, and committed to delivering high-quality service.\nStrong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.\nExperience with legal practice management systems would be beneficial.\nWhat we can offer youTo learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits | A&O Shearman careers\nShould you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.\nWe are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.\nWe recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.\nOur approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.\nNO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.\n\n A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in nearly 30 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.\nWhether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.\nWhat truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. 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