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My client a top US law firm are seeking a Senior Billing Coordinator to manage their firm's billing and revenue functions effectively. This role is crucial in helping the firm achieve its financial targets by providing an efficient and commercially focused service. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a large law firm setting, with a strong understanding of VAT, disbursements, and Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Day-to-day of the role:- Establish and maintain relationships to quickly gain knowledge about clients and matters within the departments.
- Follow up on matters that have concluded or reached the billing stage, ensuring timely responses.
- Manage the revenue aspects for a specified group of Partners and fee earners within the firm.
- Conduct regular reviews of Work In Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) for your groups, and arrange review meetings with Partners and the credit controller.
- Hold meetings with Partners and fee earners to discuss WIP & AR, including the credit controller to determine the most appropriate course of action.
- Ensure the timely processing of bills, checking VAT, and numerical calculations on bills, and ensure compliance with VAT and Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- Continuously maintain matter comments and reporting for Partners assigned to you.
- Manage transfers of time/cost and write-offs, and produce credit notes where necessary.
- Regularly analyze and maintain client/matter data.
- Take a lead role in special projects as needed.
- Minimum of eight years of experience in a large law firm, including exposure to VAT and disbursements.
- Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- Experience with billing in a foreign currency and associated issues.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- High level of proficiency with Elite 3E.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, plan, and multitask work activities effectively, meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to all work situations and demands as required.
- Availability to work additional hours where necessary.
- Ability to mentor and train new Billing Coordinators.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive team environment.
- Beautiful offices
- Free meals
- 8* pension
- Paid overtime
9.30-5.30pm and 4 days in the office
