Utopian Professional Recruitment are excited to be appoint to work in partnership with our Glasgow based client who are looking to recruit a Revenue Analyst on a full time, permanent basis.

This is a brilliant opportunity suited to someone who offers experience working within a similar role from the professional services sector.

Working as part of a wider team, you will manage & monitor Partner WIP review activity for a selection of practice groups.

Monitor & support timely billing of WIP for the supply of legal services, with a view to reducing unbilled WIP levels, aged WIP and potential losses. A key focus will be to identify key roadblocks through regular WIP reviews, ensure root causes are resolved, complete billing forecasts and drive quality billing against target. Regularly liaising with relevant partners, business managers, finance managers to discuss progress.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Establish and maintain relationships across the business with Partners, secretaries and business managers
Attend regular WIP review meetings with Partners and secretaries to understand the nature of WIP balances and agree on appropriate billing actions
Review Aged WIP, missed billing targets, high WIP/lockup days and coordinate escalations
Monitor & complete billing forecasts/estimates and drive quality billing against target
Support complex billing & E Billing challenges
Coordinating reviews & billing pledges, update billing status for key matters/Clients
Review & monitor processing timelines with agreed actions sanctioned by Partner
Monitor non billable activity across out of scope work, overruns and disbursements
Monitor WIP write off & write down activity
Identify matters which require escalation to achieve billing action and relay information to the WIP Management manager. Analyse the Practice WIP ledgers to identify priorities and risks
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies. Maintain and regularly update matter WIP activities in line with established best practice
Prepare reports for major client accounts, partners or clients as requested
Prepare and send WIP management related correspondence to internal clients
Support WIP Review & pre billing processing, where required
Attend WIP portfolio review meetings with WIP Management Manager to discuss outstanding issues Review Practice billing & reversal activity highlighting root causes

To be considered for this opportunity we are looking for the following background / experience:

Previous experience working in a similar WIP management or a Billing role preferably in a legal or professional services environment
Demonstrated knowledge of WIP processes, reporting, and risk management
Experience of working in a law firm would be an advantage but not essential
Excellent attention to detail
Working knowledge of 3E practice management system or similar practice management system
Ability to liaise at all levels and build strong relationships with internal clients
Ability to negotiate suitable outcomes and possess practical problem solving skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
An organised and methodical approach to work
A team player - co-operative and flexible with other team members
Ability to work to targets and specific deadlines (individual and team)
High degree of initiative and pro-activity
Previous knowledge and understanding of SRA regulations
Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel & Outlook

Reward:

Hours of Work – Monday to Friday 9-5.30pm (with 2-3 days in our clients’ Glasgow office)
Salary – Excellent and will be discussed at time of application
Generous holiday allowance
Pension
Private Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance & so much more!

Next Steps:

For further information, please apply by emailing your CV to Utopian Professional Recruitment ASAP.

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