Revenue Controller

Birchrose Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Birchrose Associates in London is seeking an experienced Revenue Controller to join the firm's Finance team on a six-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on credit control, revenue management, and building strong relationships with Partners and Fee Earners.

You will manage a portfolio of Partner accounts, chase overdue invoices, support month-end processes, and help maintain client ledgers and WIP. A proven track record in professional services finance and a collaborative approach are

Qualifications

• Experience as Revenue Controller or in a similar finance role.
• Credit control and revenue management experience essential.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of Partner accounts, overseeing outstanding debt, WIP and revenue collection.
• Taking ownership of credit control activities, ensuring outstanding invoices are followed up.
• Developing strong relationships with Partners, Fee Earners.
• Investigating and resolving invoice queries, payment discrepancies and outstanding balances.
• Monitoring aged debt and identifying potential risks, escalating complex or overdue accounts where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, client information and collection notes using the firm's finance systems.
• Preparing account reconciliations, client statements and financial reports.
• Supporting the management of client ledgers, including adjustments and transfers where required.
• Assisting with billing activities during busy financial periods, including month-end and year-end.
• Working collaboratively with the wider Finance team to improve revenue processes.

Skills

Credit control

Revenue management

Relationship building

Billing support

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded London law firm, is seeking an experienced Revenue Controller to join its established Finance team, on a six-month fixed-term contract.

The Firm

Our client is a well-established UK law firm with an excellent reputation across the legal market. The firm advises a diverse client base across a range of practice areas. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development, the firm offers a supportive working environment and excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Revenue Controller to join the firm's Finance department, working closely with Partners and the wider Revenue team. This position will suit an experienced finance professional with strong credit control and revenue management experience who enjoys building relationships, managing their own portfolio and contributing to the firm's financial performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of Partner accounts, overseeing outstanding debt, work in progress (WIP) and revenue collection
• Taking ownership of credit control activities, ensuring outstanding invoices are followed up
• Developing strong relationships with Partners, Fee Earners
• Investigating and resolving invoice queries, payment discrepancies and outstanding balances
• Monitoring aged debt and identifying potential risks, escalating complex or overdue accounts where appropriate
• Maintaining accurate financial records, client information and collection notes using the firm's finance systems
• Preparing account reconciliations, client statements and financial reports
• Supporting the management of client ledgers, including adjustments and transfers where required
• Assisting with billing activities during busy financial periods, including month-end and year-end
• Working collaboratively with the wider Finance team to improve revenue processes

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Revenue Controller, Credit Controller or similar finance position, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Availability to start as soon as possible

Vacancy Highlights

• Hybrid working - typically 3 days in the office and 2 days from home