We are seeking a highly capable Revenue Controller to join our Finance team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. In this key position within our Revenue Control function you will drive best‑practice WIP management, support timely and accurate billing, and partner closely with fee earners and partners. You will play a vital role in managing working capital, enhancing financial hygiene, and ensuring client arrangements, billing activity and revenue‑recognition processes are controlled, accurate and compliant. This role is best suited to an experienced revenue professional with strong communication skills, a deep understanding of legal‑sector billing and the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Work in Progress (WIP) Management
- Take overall responsibility for WIP management within an allocated practice area, ensuring WIP days and lock‑up remain under control.
- Lead regular partner WIP meetings to understand client fee arrangements (fixed fees, capped, conditional, contingent, volume discount) and to monitor WIP and billing activity for compliance.
- Maintain comprehensive matter notes including expected recovery rates, billing timelines, risks, and aged WIP concerns.
- Prepare and distribute WIP statements, exposure reports, and accrual information as required.
Billing & Financial Administration
- Ensure all WIP is captured, reviewed and billed promptly, supporting fee earners with time‑recording queries.
- Prepare and process departmental bills and credit notes, including complex multi‑matter and foreign currency invoices.
- Review billing guides to ensure correct VAT treatment, accurate fee allocation, and compliance with firm policies before posting to the ledger.
- Action write‑offs, transfers, time and narrative amendments as required.
- Monitor and administer large external disbursements to ensure liabilities are covered.
- Review client account balances monthly and liaise with partners regarding use or return of funds.
Analysis, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Perform client reconciliations and provide financial analysis as required.
- Proactively identify opportunities to automate reporting, improve processes or enhance overall efficiency of revenue control.
- Offer guidance to fee earners and secretaries on billing best practice and highlight areas requiring additional training.
- Review billing patterns for the practice area and suggest improvements to billing timeliness.
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
- Experience working in revenue control or billing within the legal sector.
- High levels of accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage assertively with partners and fee earners.
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to produce clear reconciliations and data analysis.
- A solid understanding of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and VAT legislation.
- Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience with Aderant (preferred) and Intapp Time (beneficial).
- A proactive, self‑motivated, tenacious approach with the ability to think commercially and problem‑solve effectively.
Benefits
- Hybrid working – work remotely while maintaining a social boundary by working from our award‑winning offices for 3 days a week.
- Holiday – basic annual entitlement starts at 25 days, with a discretionary paid leave day in December; you may purchase up to five extra days each year (pro rata).
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave – after one‑year service, up to 26 weeks paid leave if you or your partner give birth or adopt a child.
Along with these there are many more benefits we offer, including a comprehensive flexible benefits package.
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With 1250+ lawyers, 350+ partners, 26 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Finance team, with the addition of a Revenue Controller.
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