Revenue Controller

Industry & Commerce - Transactional Services (Purchase/Sales Ledger,Credit Control, Payroll)

Ref: 4270 Date Posted: Monday 25 Sep 2023

iMultiply are delighted to be working with a market leading legal firm looking for an Revenue Controller at their office a short walk from Glasgow Queen Street.

The Company

This organisation is a thriving, established business with a global reputation and a highly recognisable Glasgow office. They are a highly recognisable name and have a presence worldwide with thousands of employees.

The Role

Working within a team, this role provides support to specific departments in the control and management of Work In Progress (WIP), including regular communication with Partners and fee earners. Revenue Controllers also liaise closely with the billing team ensuring all invoices are raised in a timely manner.

As Revenue Controller you will be involved in but not restricted to the following duties:

Conduct regular meetings with Partners to ascertain when transactions will complete, the levels of fees expected, and the anticipated bill date and client billing requirements - taking any action required facilitating the billing process.
Updating a central billing forecast that is reviewed by the FD and UK Revenue Manager.
Establish strong working relationships with partners, fee-earner and secretaries.
Monitor and reduce aged WIP, in line with the lock up day budget.
Action requests from Partners for information - e.g. reporting on fee levels to specific clients over a period of time.
Liaise closely with the billing team ensuring that all details correspond with Partners' and client instructions.
Assist the front office users with the billing workflow including training new users.
Liaise with Partners and the Revenue Control Manager with regard to special billing arrangements.
Where required, prepare detailed schedules of hours recorded or outside counsel, disbursements for reporting or to submit with bills.
Monitor clients who require e-billing. Ensure correct procedures are followed so that invoices are accepted via e-billing.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the following:

Confident using MS Office, including Word and Excel
Knowledge of the Elite accounts system, and of e-billing systems, would be an advantage
Basic knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules, and VAT
Advanced Level of English
Good knowledge and understanding of Work in Progress management, obtained through work experience in a similar environment. Experience of working in a law firm (or similar) is not essential for this role
Possesses the confidence to deal effectively with Partners, and to discuss their files
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Able to prioritise and multi-task particularly when working under pressure and to tight deadlines
Able to interact positively at all levels and a good team player
Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy
Hardworking and enthusiastic approach to work; professional in outlook, attitude and appearance
Flexible and prepared to work additional hours at month, quarter and year ends

On Offer

This is a Permanent Full-Time role based in Glasgow, an easily accessible location with multiple transportation routes. The role offers up to £30,000, pension and generous holiday allowance.

For further information please feel free to get in touch with Alex Hill at iMultiply by calling 07563 028 681 or emailing alexhill@imultiplyresourcing.com

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.