Senior Billing Coordinator

I am currently partnering with an international law firm in their search for a Senior Billing Coordinator to join their London office on a permanent basis. The role focuses exclusively on billing, working alongside three experienced Senior Billers and reporting to the Global Billing Manager.

Day duties of the role:

• Manage end-to-end billing, including eBilling for multiple international offices, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing
• Liaise with Partners, Associates, and clients to resolve billing queries and maintain compliance with client guidelines
• Share best practice and provide guidance to lawyers and secretaries on complex billing requirements
• Supervise and mentor junior billing staff, offering training and feedback
• Provide technical support and training to other teams when needed
• Collaborate with Finance, Client Services, and Legal teams to improve billing processes
• Monitor WIP and address issues to meet billing targets
• Assist with working capital management, including WIP and billing reports
• Contribute to developing and implementing billing policies, procedures, and system improvements
• Support audits and compliance initiatives related to billing and revenue recognition
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation within the billing function
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, global tax regulations, and SRA Accounts Rules
• Provide subject matter expertise and assist with projects as required

Experience needed for the role includes:

• Proven experience in legal billing, ideally within a global law firm or professional services environment
• Minimum five years in a senior billing role.
• Solid understanding of Solicitors' Accounts Rules and VAT requirements for law firm billing
• Hands-on experience with eBilling across multiple platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams and cultures
• Leadership potential with a passion for mentoring and developing others
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines with professionalism

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