Revenue Controller (UK market)
Job Summary
For Linklaters LGS in Warsaw we are currently recruiting for the Revenue Controller role.
Work arrangements:
Hybrid model work: 2 days per week from the office located next to Rondo ONZ
Contract: Employment contract with 3- month probation period
Working hours: Revenue UK team typically works standard hours from 10:00 to 18:15.
About the team
Join our local team responsible for supporting local offices in billing and credit control activities. Collaborating closely with the Finance Billing Center of Excellence (CoE) our team covers matter opening billing process credit control process transition and reporting for a range of client matters.
The Revenue Controller at Linklaters is responsible for the comprehensive management of financial processes related to legal service billing and receivables management. This position covers two main functional areas: Billing (preparation and control of invoices) and Credit Control (managing receivables).This position supports our offices in the UK and reports to Revenue Team Leader.
As Revenue Controller you will be responsible for:
Matter (client) opening
Review new matter forms and complete or correct key data (e.g. VAT number address billing rates)
Administer billing terms and establish billing flows for each new client/matter
Assist Matter Managers and Management Assistants in setting up matter structures including new office segments
Support the closure of matters
Billing process
Process transfers of time lines and Other Services costs/expenses Produce draft bills finalize after approval and upload invoices to client billing portals
Ensure e-billing compliance such as verifying narratives billing periods and required references; address rejections where necessary
Support the collection of accepted billing targets when required
Credit control process
Prepare for and run invoice reminder procedures including checking block reminders and updating the reminder template
Send reminders via email and manage the Credit Control mailbox responding to client queries
Update and maintain accurate contact information for reminders
Reporting
Utilize the DTR (Desktop Reporting) tool to create narrative and billing status reports
Provide detailed overviews of pending draft bills including reasons for delay and estimated billing dates
Quality control and compliance
Ensure all assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met to customer standards
Perform quality control checks to maintain work consistency and accuracy
Organize and maintain electronic filing systems
Ensure adherence to internal policies procedures and Solicitors Accounting Rules
Collaboration and process improvement
Work closely with the Finance Billing CoE and regularly review processes with clients and stakeholders
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Escalate relevant issues and risks to the Revenue Team Leader and Revenue Manager
Apply if you:
Have 2 to 4 years of professional experience in Order-to-Cash processes: especially in billing & credit control
Show excellent written & spoken English with strong communication and networking skills
Bring technical numeric and analytical expertise Excel has no secrets from you
Demonstrate strong competency in data entry data management and Microsoft Office tools
Are quality-oriented organized and attentive to detail
Are customer-focused and comfortable working under pressure
Have knowledge of SAP or any other ERP system
Possess a finance and accounting degree as an asset
Have both the availability and legal eligibility to travel to the United Kingdom for learning and training assignments as required.
Linklaters are a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.
We look not only for brilliant minds but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative efficient agile entrepreneurial and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.
Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives but by fostering a positive supportive fair and open atmosphere.
We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias because we want everyone to feel that they belong. This is vital to our ability to work as one team with a common mind-set.
We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis and we will be happy to discuss this further.
Key relationships
Revenue Finance teams
Regional and local Finance Teams
LGS teams
Global Finance Leadership Team
Finance Centres of Excellence
Practice Representatives
Clients of Linklaters
Key Benefits
Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution youll be making to our success. These include:
Private medical insurance
On-site gym and bike facilities
Group Life insurance
Firm funded worldwide personal travel insurance for you and your family
Subsidised sport card or public transportation card
Wide range of training opportunities
What sets us apart
At Linklaters
We offer a truly global work experience and the opportunity to be involved in strategic projects that drive innovation and shape the future of our business
We belong to a firm that embodies its corporate social environment and governance responsibility commitments
We celebrate diversity equity and inclusion so our people can bring themselves to work
We advocate speak-up culture to empower our people in sharing their voices and an open-door policy to ensure they are listened to
We invest in custom-fit career paths for our people in line with their talents and aspirations
We provide agile working solutions to meet the changing needs of our people and our business
We are committed to people first relationships based on mutual trust respect and appreciation
We support the health and wellbeing of our people providing a safe space to talk about emotions and mental health with access to expert advice as needed
We invest in developing leaders of the future who demonstrate emotional intelligence and a passion to discover coach and develop the talents of others
Technical Skills:
This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. As such the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.