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Revenue Controller (Dispute Resolution and Risk)
JOB PURPOSE
You will be responsible for overseeing the working capital management for our Dispute Resolution and Risk Practice area. You will provide support to the partners and colleagues for all financial matters in relation to billing, credit control and reconciliation of client accounts for these areas. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams within finance and work closely to help support the Head of Working Capital Management implement robust solutions that enhance efficiency, compliance, and decision-making processes as well as the implementation of procedures. The role will provide all working capital financial support to the respective practice areas. You will be expected to be present in the office four days a week and be able to conduct regular face to face meetings with partners and colleagues across the business. You will act as the point of escalation for all WIP management, credit control and billing issues and, when required ensure that issues are escalated to the Head of Working Capital Management in a timely manner. You will ensure compliance with all internal controls, policies, and appropriate regulations. The individual will also be expected to travel to all offices on a regular basis. The role will report to the Head of Working Capital Management. The role will support and implement changes to be the best the team can be.
CORE TASKS
* Meet with Partners and colleagues in the respective Practice Area and offices on a regular basis.
* Help to manage and reduce the firms lock up to appropriate levels.
* Gather and monitor Billing Pledges and Accounts Receivable Forecasts
* Play a key role in ensuring that the Practice Area is meeting financial deadlines.
* Able to suggest improvements on the current processes.
* Ability to communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
* Be able to take a pragmatic and commercial approach to your work.
* Knowledge of WIP, Billing, Accounts Receivable and Client balances with a legal firm
* Knowledge of VAT Regulations
* Knowledge of Law Society of Scotland Accounting Rules and those of the SRA
* Preparation of appropriate MI
* Assist in the development training of other colleagues within the working capital team and colleagues in the Practice Area.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Previous experience in a similar role is preferable.
* Strong legal working capital knowledge is essential as you will oversee the debt collections alongside the billing and credit control managers under the direction of the Head of Working Capital Management.
* You will have the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to help drive forward financial performance results whilst offering first class billing and credit control support to partners and colleagues.
* You will be comfortable making decisions as well as being robust in challenging situations.
* You will be expected to have knowledge of the legal financial requirements and understand the expectation to deliver information in a clear and concise manner as well as being able to juggle priorities and be able to work well under pressure and be committed to getting the job done.
* Be aware of Brodies’ information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times.
SKILLS
* Motivated and pro-active with a "can-do" approach
* Strong Team Player
* Excellent organisational skills
* Adopts a flexible and proactive approach to work duties.
* Good communication skills both written and verbal.
* Works as part of a team to provide an effective service.
* Competence with all IT applications and seeks out opportunities to enhance the process at all levels.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Brodies LLP, we value and respect all colleagues as individuals. The experiences and perspectives of a diverse workforce that reflects our communities, and the clients we serve, allow us to see the world through many lenses.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Legal
* Industries
Law Practice
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