Revenue Controller

Birchrose Associates; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment firm seeks a Principal Consultant specializing in Finance within the legal sector. The role involves managing work in progress and billing targets, supporting fee earners, and ensuring compliance with billing procedures. Candidates should be proficient in MS Office and have good interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focusing on accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the Elite 3E accounts system and e-billing systems would be an advantage.
• Confidence to effectively deal with Partners and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage WIP & Billing Targets by conducting regular meetings with Partners.
• Coordinate International Billing to ensure accurate invoices are raised.
• Update a central billing forecast and monitor WIP and billing levels.
• Support Fee Earners: respond to information requests and assist with billing workflows and training.
• Ensure Compliance: monitor e-billing to comply with firm policies and legal obligations.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Solicitors' Accounts Rules

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Elite 3E accounts system

E-billing systems

Job description

Principal Consultant specialising in the placement of senior HR, Risk & Compliance and Finance candidates in the Legal sector

This range is provided by Birchrose Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Firm

Our client is an international law firm that offers a full-service legal capability spanning corporate, finance, disputes, regulatory, real estate, IP and key industry sectors. Highly ranked by major legal directories, they are recognised for innovation, collaboration and commercially focused advice.

The Opportunity

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. Duties include:

• Manage WIP & Billing Targets: Conduct regular meetings with Partners to ascertain when transactions will complete, expected fee levels, and billing requirements, taking all steps to assist the department in meeting targets
• Coordinate International Billing: Liaise closely with the billing team to ensure all invoices are raised accurately and in a timely manner as per instructions
• Forecast & Monitor: Update a central billing forecast and constantly monitor WIP, billing, and activity levels, arranging meetings with Practice Managers to discuss progress
• Support Fee Earners: Action requests for information, such as reporting on fee levels, and assist front office users with the billing workflow and training.
• Ensure Compliance: Monitor clients requiring e-billing to ensure correct procedures are followed and comply with the firm's policies and legal obligations

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel
• Knowledge of the Elite 3E accounts system and e-billing systems would be an advantage
• Basic knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules and VAT
• The confidence to deal effectively with Partners to discuss their files, coupled with good written and verbal interpersonal skills
• A methodical approach to work with a keen focus on accuracy and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks during busy periods.
• A motivated approach to work, with the flexibility to work additional hours at month, quarter, and year ends.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance