Revenue Controller - Edinburgh

W&A is supporting an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK law firm as a Revenue Controller within their Dispute Resolution and Risk practice. The role is based in Scotland with a requirement to be office-based four days per week.

The Opportunity

You will take responsibility for overseeing working capital management across a major practice group, providing comprehensive support on billing, credit control, WIP and client account reconciliation. Acting as the key escalation point for financial matters, you will work closely with partners, colleagues, and the Head of Working Capital Management to ensure robust processes are in place that drive efficiency, compliance and strong financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with partners and colleagues across offices, meeting regularly to review working capital performance.
• Manage billing processes, credit control, WIP and client account balances, ensuring issues are resolved or escalated appropriately.
• Monitor and analyse billing pledges and accounts receivable forecasts, playing a pivotal role in meeting financial deadlines.
• Support and influence the reduction of lock-up levels across the practice.
• Prepare accurate and timely management information (MI) to support decision-making.
• Propose process improvements and support the implementation of new working capital procedures.
• Contribute to the training and development of colleagues within the finance team and practice group.
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations, Law Society of Scotland Accounting Rules and SRA requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in a working capital or revenue control role within the legal sector.
• Strong knowledge of WIP, billing, credit control and legal financial requirements.
• Ability to make decisions and provide robust challenge when necessary.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build credibility with partners, colleagues and clients.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Excellent organisational skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Competence with finance and IT systems, with an interest in improving processes.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension and healthcare.
• Commitment to professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing.

Reasons to Join

• High-profile role within a leading UK law firm.
• Direct influence on financial performance within a key practice group.
• Regular interaction with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Opportunity to shape and improve working capital processes.

To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan Owen at laura@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.