Biller

Join my client's dynamic Finance department as a Legal Biller, where you will play a crucial role in their newly established Billing team. This team is integral to enhancing the financial operations services across our UK offices. We are looking for a proactive individual who can manage the end-to-end billing process, ensuring compliance and supporting our partners and fee-earning teams effectively.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Take ownership of the billing process from start to finish, ensuring adherence to firm policies on WIP management and recovery.
• Use Elite 3E to produce and deliver accurate invoices promptly.
• Serve as the primary finance contact for assigned partners and fee earners, facilitating smooth billing operations and providing necessary support.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of client, matter, and payer master data within Elite 3E.
• Respond to billing queries and requests swiftly, aiming for excellence in client service.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end billing processes and develop control/exception reports for billing and recovery monitoring.
• Escalate any contentious issues to the Senior Biller or Billing Manager promptly.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Elite 3E with at least two years of experience in a billing role within a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of VAT, compliance requirements, and master data management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage standard billing processes and resolve routine queries.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating billing policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines, especially during peak billing periods.

Benefits:

• 35-hour working week with core hours flexibility (10am-4pm).
• Agile working policy allowing up to 3 days of remote work per week.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing after 5 years of service.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday per year.
• Contributory pension scheme with matched contributions up to 5%.
• Life assurance cover of 4x annual salary.
• Participation in the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan.
• Referral bonuses for introducing new clients.
• Access to a comprehensive range of health and wellness benefits and additional financial services through a flexible benefits programme