Our client is a leading specialist London law firm. They work with a UK and international client base across practice areas covering Antitrust, Aviation, Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation. The firm is global in its perspective and is top-ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers. They are recognized as one of the fastest growing legal practices in the UK.
They are now looking to recruit a Senior Billing Coordinator to join their accounts team. The successful applicant will have good knowledge of legal billing and had previous experience in a law firm. The main purpose of this role is reviewing and controlling disbursements and WIP balances.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and posting of complex interim and final bills for all departments, toinclude control of Legal Aid receipts and Legal Aid billing.
- Carry out final reconciliationat time of final billing.
- Maintain a strict review and control of disbursement and WIP balances
- File closures and write off of irrecoverable WIP and disbursements, check for any finalinterest prior to file being closed.
- Monthly meetings with the Finance Director to report on revenue control and billingissues
- Monthly billing runs for other departments, checking VAT, making amendments,posting and printing
- Maintain charge-out rates.
Candidate Profile
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and Elite 3E
- Previous experience in a solicitors accounts office
- Direct experience of billing and familiarity with accounts procedures
- Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
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