A boutique legal firm in the City of London are currently seeking a Billing Specialist to focus on the financial operations for our Paris office. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in billing within the legal sector, experienced in handling international and multi-currency environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire billing process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with VAT rules, and providing credit control support.
Day-to-day of the role:- Focus on billing operations specifically for the Paris office.
- Distribute monthly WIP reports and Billing Guides to PAs and Partners.
- Prepare pre-bills for PA/Partner review, including split and consolidated bills.
- Manage e-billing submissions and prepare e-bills.
- Send monthly Aged Debt reports and provide credit control support to fee earners.
- Handle daily billing queries from fee earners and their PAs.
- Maintain timekeepers and rates in the system.
- Ensure all bills are compliant with VAT rules.
- Process time transfers and write-offs efficiently.
- Minimum of 2 years’ billing experience, preferably in the legal sector.
- Experience working in an international and multi-currency environment.
- Strong Excel skills and a thorough understanding of accounting software principles.
- Previous experience using Aderant / 3E or equivalent billing software.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Organised and methodical approach to tasks, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Collaborative team player, able to work co-operatively and flexibly with a varied team.
- Ability to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive manner.
- French language skills are desirable but not essential.
- Competitive salary with the potential for a discretionary performance-based bonus.
- Eligible for participation in the firm’s profit-sharing programme.
- Additional benefits available upon request.
Please not the role is working fully in the office.Â