Revenue Controller

Totum Partners; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Totum Partners is recruiting an experienced Revenue Controller for a leading UK law firm in Manchester. This hybrid role mixes in-office days with remote work, focusing on billing and WIP management across a Partner-facing portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead WIP meetings, drive matters through the billing cycle, and collaborate with Partners to optimise portfolios and revenue.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead WIP meetings with Partners and drive matters through the billing cycle.
• Work closely with Partners to effectively manage their portfolios.
• Manage billing processes and WIP to support revenue targets.

Skills

Revenue control

Billing

WIP management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

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

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, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and supporting diversity in the workplace.