• About Us

Stone King is an ambitious and friendly firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, 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 permanent 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 has great scope for development and would suit an individual looking to develop their finance career.

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.

Reasons to Apply

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our friendly Finance Team , you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.
• To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly 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 Work in Progress (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 Working Capital Manager 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.

Requirements

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

Stone King are 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.

As part of our commitment to DE&I, we want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible, which means we will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform to your best, so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. Our recruitment team are on hand to discuss any reasonable adjustments with candidates and can provide full job details and applications in alternative formats if required. You can contact our recruitment team via email at Recruitment@stoneking.co.uk or 01225 326770.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Benefit Platform
• 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

Closing date: 2 April 2025

Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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