Global law firm, with offices based in Birmingham City Centre, are looking for a highly motivated, committed and organised Billing Assistant to respond to the firm’s billing requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top global law firm in a permanent role which will be hybrid (3 days in the office). Key responsibilities include:
This role is initially a 12 month fixed trem contract
The Billing Assistant will be the designated expert in relation to the client’s billing requirements. They will be required to work closely with the e-billing teams and the wider finance teams to provide a seamless and 'right first time’ billing experience
Your role will entail:
- Receiving, checking and collating overseas agents’ invoices to ensure they are attributed to the correct files as disbursements, by validating the supplier invoices pre-approved on Elite, reducing the need for anticipated costs.
- Providing guidance to fee earners, partners and secretaries on the firm’s financial processes and procedures relating to the billing process as well as building and managing relationships within Finance
- Validation of proformas in line with client protocols, and return to BTKs any bills which are not compliant with these protocols, along with advising the correct process/procedure.
- Dealing with client queries on invoices and financial matters.
- Co-ordination and resolution of e-billing rejections
- Running Client Summary Reports, looking for opportunities to improve WIP and Disbursement management.
- You will also need to undertake any ad hoc projects related to financial housekeeping
The ideal candidate will have previous BILLING experience ideally within a law firm as well as excellent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel. They will also be analytically minded and have the ability to interpret data quickly and efficiently.
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Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B2
