Revenue Controller

Buckles Law

Peterborough

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Generous Annual Leave

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Peterborough is seeking a Revenue Controller to optimize financial processes within the Finance team. Responsibilities include managing credit control, billing, and WIP activities, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced environments and contribute to effective financial management efforts.

Qualifications

Experience in credit control and financial data analysis.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of credit risk elements.

Responsibilities

Optimize the working capital cycle through analysis and reporting.
Manage credit control processes and debt recovery.
Oversee billing processes and WIP management.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Credit control confidence

Job description

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Buckles Law LLP is an award-winning firm, that provides world-class client experience and services on a comprehensive range of legal services to both businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.

Delivering effective and cost-efficient legal solutions from our offices based in Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, Stamford, Bristol, Swindon, and with international presence in Paris and Milan.

Here at Buckles Law, we recognise that all this is possible due to our team of highly dedicated, enthusiastic professionals across our locations. We pride ourselves on providing a positive work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely can make a difference.

Buckles carries the LawNet Mark of Excellence and is Investor in People Gold accredited.

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced and proactive Revenue Controller to join our busy Finance team in Peterborough on a full-time permanent contract.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a proactive, professional approach to client communications. If you have a strong background in credit control, a keen eye for financial data, and enjoy streamlining processes to improve billing and Work in Progress (WIP) activities, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Revenue Controller role:

The role is primarily responsible for optimising the working capital cycle in the Buckles business. The Revenue Controller is a member of the Finance team and supports the Financial Controller with cashflow management through detailed control, analysis and reporting activities relating to Work in Progress, billing and credit control.

Responsibilities in the position of Revenue Controller:

Credit Control: Develop and enhance controls in the new client opening process to ensure that our credit risk is minimised. Perform regular reviews of existing live clients to identify any significant increases in credit risk since the previous review.
Work in Progress: Proactively monitoring WIP balances, developing systems and processes to ensure that lawyers are made aware of WIP that could be billed on a timely basis.
Work in Progress: Manage the quarterly WIP valuation process with the lawyers, ensuring that only recoverable WIP is retained on the ledger using appropriate supporting information.
Billing: Act as the primary billing approver in Finance, completing the relevant control checks on bills raised to minimise the risk of credit notes having to be subsequently raised to correct them. Be the finance subject matter expert on this area of the system, able to respond effectively to billing queries from the business.
Credit Control: Manage the debt recovery process to collect amounts owed to Buckles in the most effective way possible, including direct client chasing by phone and email, putting client files on hold where appropriate, managing the DNC process in accordance with policy, and working with DR to litigate against clients to recover funds as a last resort.

Skills and experiences required:

Billing process expertise beneficial
Experience of WIP management in a Professional Services environment beneficial
Strong analytical and negotiation skills to help resolve queries
Ability to be assertive and confident in collecting debts, whilst maintaining an assured and professional manner at all times
Understand the various elements of credit risk and be confident in making suitable decisions on credit limits for the business
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Able to work with peers on finance activities which are not directly within the remit of the role
To have the ability to work to given timeframes and anticipate likely workflows.

Reward and development:

At Buckles Law, we believe in creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported, and rewarded. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

Generous Annual Leave. Enjoy enhanced holiday entitlement plus all UK Bank Holidays — giving you more time to relax and recharge.
Celebrate Your Birthday. Take a well-deserved break on your birthday (or the closest working day) — it’s on us!
Festive Time Off. Unwind with additional leave on Christmas Eve (full day) and New Year’s Eve (half day PM), when these fall on a contracted working day.
Private Healthcare. Access comprehensive Bupa healthcare options for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind when it matters most.
Healthcare Cashback Plans. Reclaim everyday health expenses like dental, optical, and physiotherapy — completely free for you and your loved ones.
Enhanced Pension Scheme. We’ll match your contributions up to 5%, helping you build a secure financial future.
Buy Extra Holiday. Need more time off? Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year.
Group Life Assurance. Financial protection for your loved ones with life cover worth 4x your annual salary.

We recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.

How to apply:

If you meet the criteria for this position and would like to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV demonstrating your skills and experience relevant for the role.

Buckles Law are an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employer and value diversity across the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email careers@buckles-law.co.uk and add the job title in the subject line of the email.

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