Business and Billing Administrator

I am delighted to be partnered with a global law firm in their search for a Business and Billing Administrator to join the London finance team. This is an excellent opportunity a finance/billing assistant looking for a new role.

Day duties of the role:

• Work closely with a PA to ensure the complete preparation of bills for the Practice Area, covering several specific clients. This role involves participation at all stages.
• Collaborate with Partners to ensure bills are prepared to the required standard, signed off, and ready for e-billing to clients by strict deadlines.
• Assist in managing third-party disbursement invoices, ensuring prompt receipt from suppliers, correct posting with service dates, acceptable format and content for clients, and liaising with third parties for any revisions.
• Prepare monthly and yearly budget reports for Fee Earners.
• Maintain clients' e-billing numbers to ensure invoices can be submitted and approved on the client's e-billing platform. Follow up on any rejected invoices for amendments and re-submission.
• Ensure timekeepers' rates are correctly set up in the system.
• Conduct annual rate increase discussions with Fee Earners and ensure client approval.
• Support the Finance billing team with tasks such as bill posting, time and disbursement transfers, and special rate reviews.

The right candidate will have:

• Proficient in Excel.
• Experience in legal billing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders in challenging environments.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Keen attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the Solicitors' Accounting Rules.
• High accuracy and speed in data input.
• Motivated team player with a proactive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Experience with Aderant Expert is a plus.

If you meet the requirements of the role, please apply above or reach out to archie.humphreys@ambition.co.uk

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