Revenue Controller in Glasgow

Department: Accounts

Location: UK

Duration: Full time

Reports to: UK Revenue Control Supervisor/Revenue Control Manager

Direct reports: N/A

Role

Working within a team, this role provides support to specific departments in the control and management of Work In Progress (WIP), including regular communication with Partners and fee earners. Revenue Controllers also liaise closely with the billing team in Warsaw ensuring all invoices are raised as per Partner instructions in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Work In Progress (WIP) Control

• Conduct regular meetings with Partners to ascertain when transactions will complete, the levels of fees expected, and the anticipated bill date and client billing requirements - taking any action required facilitating the billing process.
• Updating a central billing forecast that is reviewed by the UK Revenue Manager.
• Establish strong working relationships with partners, fee‑earner and secretaries.
• Monitor and reduce aged WIP, in line with the lock‑up day budget.
• Action requests from Partners for information - e.g. reporting on fee levels to specific clients over a period of time.
• Ensure all possible steps are taken to assist the Department in achieving their monthly and annual billing targets.
• Constant monitoring of WIP, billing and activity levels, to include arranging and attending meetings with the Departmental Managers/ Practice Managers to discuss.
• Liaise closely with the billing team in Warsaw ensuring that all details correspond with Partners' and client instructions.
• Assist the front office users with the billing workflow including training new users.
• Liaise with Partners and the Revenue Control Manager or supervisor with regard to special billing arrangements.
• Where required, prepare detailed schedules of hours recorded or outside counsel, disbursements for reporting or to submit with bills.
• Monitor clients who require e‑billing.
• Ensure correct procedures are followed so that invoices are accepted via e‑billing.

• General

• Monitor and track partner credits to ensure they are correctly allocated in the system and rectify if incorrect.
• Chase Departmental missing time, and deal with time recording queries from fee earners and secretaries.
• Meet with the Revenue Control Manager or supervisor to discuss the current position and anticipated progress within the relevant Department, as and when required.
• Liaise with the relevant Credit Controller for each Department.
• Provide general assistance to the Revenue Control Manager or supervisor with ad hoc project work, as and when required.
• Comply with the firm's policies and any other legal obligations, and effectively manage risks to the firm where those risks relate to this role.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Technical Skills

• Confident using MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the Elite 3E accounts system, and of e‑billing systems, would be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of Solicitors' Accounts Rules, and VAT.

• Personal attributes

• Good knowledge and understanding of Work in Progress management, obtained through work experience in a similar environment.
• Experience of working in a law firm (or similar) is not essential for this role.
• Possesses the confidence to deal effectively with Partners, and to discuss their files.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to prioritise and multi‑task particularly when working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Able to interact positively at all levels and a good team player.
• Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Hardworking and enthusiastic approach to work; professional in outlook, attitude and appearance.
• Flexible and prepared to work additional hours at month, quarter and year ends.

Language Capabilities

We are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurotype, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements. Dentons is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability may choose to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Where application volumes are high, we may offer interviews to those who best meet the minimum criteria, consistent with our approach for all candidates. During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.