Our client a well established law firm are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Revenue Controller to join their large, busy and friendly revenue team, reporting in to the Head of Revenue Control.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Control
- Manage aged work in progress (WIP) and liaise with partners to meet budgets
- Act as main contact for one business division
- Produce billing forecasts, WIP analysis, and billable time reports
- Review and update WIP provisions monthly
- Ensure accurate time recording, authorisation of edits, and resolution of temporary entries
Billing
- Produce accurate bills in line with VAT and Solicitor's Accounts Rules
- Process authorised write-offs and prepared credit notes
- Ensure bills are issued promptly
Credit Control
- Manage outstanding debts for the assigned division
- Proactively chase overdue invoices and liaise with partners and fee earners
- Escalate problem debts and update bad debt provisions monthly
- Produce statements and reminder letters
Skills & Experience
- Revenue and credit control experience, ideally within the legal sector
- Experience with CMS or Elite preferred
- Strong numerical, organisational, and communication skills
- Commercial and client-focused mindset
- High attention to detail and integrity
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively