Billing Team Leader

I am delighted to be partnered with an exceptional law firm in their search for a Billing Team Lead to join their London office. The reports into the Billing Manager and supervises a team of 7 experienced billers.

Day duties of the role:

• Lead special projects as needed.
• Analyse and maintain client/matter data.
• Review Work In Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR); arrange review meetings.
• Work on special assignments and analysis.
• Generate and report on monthly, quarterly, and yearly data.
• Participate in weekly management meetings to discuss billing issues and projects.
• Update comments for Finance Committee and Partner reports.
• Attend Partner meetings to discuss invoices and collections strategy.
• Resolve complex billing questions and discrepancies.
• Draft and finalise bills; perform billing duties for assigned Partners.
• Review and maintain client fee structures, rate changes, and invoices for compliance.
• Ensure staff follow procedures, address performance issues.
• Participate in interviews and staff evaluations; administer disciplinary actions per Firm policy.
• Supervise and train Billing Coordinators; manage daily activities, assign tasks, oversee processes, and resolve issues.

The right candidate will need experience in:

• High level of proficiency with Elite 3E required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Understanding or experience of billing in foreign currency and associated issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to track, measure, and manage performance.
• Can organise, prioritise, plan, and multi-task work activities, meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to all work situations and varied hours.
• Must effectively coach, mentor, and train others to meet performance expectations.
• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet and discuss team requirements regularly with London management.
• Mentor and train new Billing Coordinators as directed.
• Capable of organising cover for other members' work during their absence.
• Guide and share knowledge of working practices with the team.

If you meet the requirements for this role and are seeking a new opportunity in legal finance, please apply or contact Archie Humphreys at archie.humphreys@ambition.co.uk.

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