External Fee Rates Administrator

I'm working with a leading international law firm to recruit a Rates Administrator to join its Leeds-based finance operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to a graduate to build a career within a global legal environment, supporting fee rate administration, billing processes and data accuracy across an international business.

The firm has a strong international presence, a highly regarded reputation in legal and professional services, and a collaborative culture built around quality, integrity and continuous improvement. You will join a supportive team that values accuracy, ownership and proactive communication.

The Role

Reporting to the Rates Supervisor, you will support the administration of fee rate queries across the firm, helping to maintain accurate rate information, manage internal queries and ensure processes are followed consistently. The role will suit someone with strong attention to detail, excellent data entry skills and an interest in finance operations within a professional services setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection projects, ensuring non-standard charge-out rates, discounts and agreed fee arrangements are accurately recorded and maintained.
• Support the transfer and maintenance of billing rules and rate sets within internal finance systems, ensuring consistency across the wider group.
• Monitor tasks against agreed service levels, providing regular updates and escalating issues where required.
• Review agreed rates to help ensure terms are being followed correctly.
• Support global discount requests by preparing accurate information and supporting materials for internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with the eBilling team to ensure annual rates are uploaded to relevant platforms.
• Manage a centralised mailbox, responding to queries within agreed timeframes.
• Assist with rate and timekeeper administration to support a smooth end-to-end billing process.

About You

You will be organised, accurate and proactive, with the confidence to manage queries, work to deadlines and collaborate with colleagues across finance and billing teams. You will enjoy working with data, take pride in getting things right first time and bring a positive, solutions-focused approach to your work.

Experience and Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in a finance, billing, accounts or administration-focused role.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong data input accuracy.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Excel and Word.
• Experience using finance systems or financial applications.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to improve processes.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Experience in a multi-currency or shared services environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to join a respected international law firm with a global footprint.
• Professional development and learning support.
• Competitive benefits package, which may include health coverage, pension or savings plan, life insurance, travel insurance and wellbeing initiatives.
• Inclusive, collaborative working culture with regular social and team activities.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance operations career within a high-performing international legal environment. You will gain exposure to global billing processes, work with experienced colleagues and play an important role in maintaining accurate fee rate data across the business.

If you are accurate, organised and looking for a role where you can build specialist knowledge in legal finance operations, we would be keen to hear from you.

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