Revenue Controller

About us

Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Public Faith and Private Client sectors.  Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Revenue Controller to join our established Finance team on a 12-month Fixed-Term Maternity Cover basis. This role will be a fundamental part of the team and will play a vital role in the continued success of the business.

The role would suit an individual who is an experienced Revenue Controller or has relevant experience in a similar role that can build upon and develop in this role. Training on our systems and processes will be provided during a supportive and robust induction process.

The role will be based in our Bath office with hybrid working available.

Reasons to apply

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our Finance Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.
• To be part of an ambitious and collaborative national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work.
• Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront.
• Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Action all billing instructions received in required timeframe
• Review WIP balances, focusing on aged WIP
• Proactively manage own teams WIP and undertake monthly reviews. Identify aged WIP and ascertain why it is not being billed. Identify write-offs, ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Capture details such as Arrangements (e.g. Fixed Fee, Contingent WIP/ matters or alternative funding arrangements) in line with our Pricing Champion initiatives
• Ensure accurate data capture, reduced income leakage and improved FE engagement
• Management of HR Retainers/Bank of Hours
• Be a focal point within the team for support both in team and to the wider business
• Keep WCM appraised of any issues relating to workload of team
• Process Improvements
• Undertake ad hoc responsibilities and projects as required by the Working Capital Manager or Finance Director
• Facilitate requests from fee-earners for information e.g. reporting on fee levels to specific clients over a  • period of time, and loss on billing reports
• Establish strong working relationships with all Matter Partners through regular review meetings
• Ensure that focus is maintained on timely billing in order to meet agreed targets and billing
• timetables.

Essential

• Solid, proven experience in a similar role preferably in a legal or professional services environment
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Billing & WIP management essential
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Confident individual with a proactive attitude who can deal effectively with partners and discuss their files
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all dealings
• Able to prioritise and multi-task particularly when working to tight deadlines
• A self-starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, but also work closely with other team members
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft packages Word, Excel and Outlook, and general familiarity with IT systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to provide a customer focused service
• Excellent, proven organisational skills
• Adaptable and able to complete tasks without close supervision
• Able to keep calm under pressure
• Good team player
• The flexibility to work outside normal office hours as may be required from time-to-time

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a law firm would be desirable

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Individual differences are embraced at Stone King, and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development for all. We are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, the Race Fairness Commitment, and the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and we are a Disability Confident Employer.

Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment team.  In some recruitment situations such as high-peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens, we’ll still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants.

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. To discuss adjustments or request information in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or 01225 326770.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum