Title:
Revenue Controller
Hours:
9:30am - 5:30pm and as required, flexible applications considered
Working week:
Monday - Friday
Department:
Finance
Purpose of job:
The Revenue Controller will work within a team of six and will be responsible for responsible for all areas of WIP management, billing and credit control. The team works to ensure the firm achieves and maintains healthy levels of WIP and debt, ensuring monthly billing and collection targets are hit and that all queries and concerns are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
The Revenue Controller will work closely with their designated departments, meeting all partners and fee earners on a monthly basis. They will have various forms of contact with both corporate and private individuals so will be required to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.
The successful candidate will ensure all billing and credit control responsibilities are completed to a high standard, adhering to internal service level agreements and SRA and HMRC compliance requirements.
- Organising and attending monthly meetings with all partners and fee earners within the designated teams, reviewing and agreeing actions for WIP balances and unpaid invoices
- Ensure precise records are posted to the credit control system and the diary function is fully utilised
- Responsible for reducing and maintaining unpaid debt levels by promptly following up on outstanding invoices, in line with the firm’s collections policy
- Prompt and accurate posting of invoices, ensuring full compliance with all relevant VAT and Solicitor Account Rules
- Identifying and escalating potential debt issues to the Revenue Control Supervisor
- General matter maintenance including WIP transfers, write offs and amendments to client/matter details
- Preparation of statements and reconciliations for client matters
- Processing credit card payments
- Dealing with all billing, VAT and debt queries from internal and external clients.
