Revenue Controller

Totum; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Totum is recruiting for a Revenue Controller to join a leading UK law firm in Manchester. This hybrid role requires three days in the office and two days remote, with a salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.

You will oversee billing and WIP management for a Partner-facing portfolio, lead WIP meetings, and collaborate with Partners to drive revenue across Real Estate and Dispute Resolution. Strong 3E experience and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive Revenue Controller experience in a law firm.
• Proven ability to manage WIP and billing cycles with Partners.
• Experience leading WIP meetings and influencing senior fee earners.
• Elite 3E experience is essential.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead WIP meetings with Partners and drive billing cycles.
• Manage portfolio billing and ensure timely invoicing for Partners.
• Collaborate with Partners to optimise revenue across Real Estate and Dispute Resolution.
• Provide governance and reporting on WIP and billing performance.

Skills

Revenue control

Legal billing

WIP meetings

WIP management

Elite 3E

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influence senior fee earners

Tools

Elite 3E

Job description

We're working with a leading UK law firm looking to recruit an experienced Revenue Controller to join its Finance team. Based in Manchester, this hybrid role offers three days in the office and two days working from home, with a salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.

Supporting a portfolio of approximately 20-22 Partners across Real Estate and Dispute Resolution, this is a highly Partner-facing position focused on billing and WIP management. You'll be responsible for leading WIP meetings, driving matters through the billing cycle and working closely with Partners to effectively manage their portfolios.

We're keen to speak with experienced Revenue Controllers who have a strong legal billing background and are confident working directly with Partners within a law firm environment. This is not a step-up opportunity; our client is seeking an established Revenue Controller who can hit the ground running.

Key requirements:

• Proven Revenue Control experience within a law firm
• Strong legal billing background
• Experience leading WIP meetings with Partners
• Strong WIP management experience
• Elite 3E experience is essential
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to influence and challenge senior fee earners where required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm in a role offering strong stakeholder exposure and long-term career opportunities.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Totum Partners are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and recruitment consultancy. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and supporting diversity in the workplace.