The role involves producing timely and accurate legal bills, liaising with PAs and partners, and handling billing-related queries and data maintenance within a finance team. The position is a 14-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with potential opportunities for future roles in the finance department
Client Details
Our client is a large organisation within the professional services industry. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and have a reputation for providing high-quality services. The company has a diverse team of professionals based in several locations, with this position based in their Cheltenham office.
Description
- Produce timely and accurate legal bills.
- Liaise with PAs to prepare pre-bills within strict SLA timelines.
- Attend billing meetings with partners and revenue controllers.
- Respond promptly to billing-related queries.
- Finalise and dispatch bills to partners and PAs.
- Escalate issues and seek authorisations as per Billing Policy.
- Raise credit notes in accordance with the firm's policy.
- Write off irrecoverable WIP and disbursements.
- Maintain client and matter data, including rates, discounts, and time adjustments.
- Support the wider Revenue Team with ad-hoc requests
Profile
- Experience working in a finance team, ideally with exposure to billing, VAT, and disbursements.
- Law firm or professional services experience is a plus, but not essential.
- Good level of numeracy with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
- Flexibility and reliability.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Proactive and responsive to billing-related queries and issues.
- Familiarity with billing software (e.g., Aderant) is advantageous.
Job Offer
- 14-month fixed term contract.
- Potential opportunities for future roles within the Finance Department.
- Hybrid working model: 2 days per week working from home.
- Attractive remuneration package.
- 25 days' holiday plus birthdays off.
- Private medical insurance.
- Permanent health insurance.
- Modern, spacious offices with an on-site subsidised café and parking.
- Social events throughout the year
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation within the professional services industry in Cheltenham.
If you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply today.