Accounts Assistant

NRG.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Newcastle is seeking an Accounts & Billing Assistant to support the Financial Controller. Responsibilities include processing billing instructions, generating client invoices, and liaising with credit control. Ideal candidates will have finance experience and a good working knowledge of Excel. The firm offers a competitive salary and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive, collaborative working culture

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or billing environment (legal or professional services preferred).
• Good working knowledge of Excel and basic accounting principles.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Able to manage a busy and varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify billing instructions in line with compliance standards.
• Generate and issue client invoices, ensuring prompt delivery and payment accuracy.
• Liaise with credit control to monitor outstanding balances.
• Provide billing and performance data for management reporting.
• Record supplier invoices and reconcile purchase ledgers.
• Assist with control account reconciliations and management accounts preparation.
• Support fee earners with financial insights and reporting.

Skills

Experience in a finance or billing environment

Good working knowledge of Excel

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Job description

Accounts & Billing Assistant

Location: Newcastle

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts & Billing Assistant to join a well-established, full-service law firm with a strong national reputation. The firm is known for providing high-quality legal services and prides itself on professionalism, teamwork, and outstanding client care.

This role sits within the finance department and will provide key support to the Financial Controller and wider management team, ensuring billing and financial processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and verify billing instructions in line with compliance standards
• Generate and issue client invoices, ensuring prompt delivery and payment accuracy
• Liaise with credit control to monitor outstanding balances
• Provide billing and performance data for management reporting
• Record supplier invoices and reconcile purchase ledgers
• Assist with control account reconciliations and management accounts preparation
• Support fee earners with financial insights and reporting

About You

• Experience in a finance or billing environment (legal or professional services preferred)
• Good working knowledge of Excel and basic accounting principles
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
• Able to manage a busy and varied workload

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative working culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Join a respected firm with a strong UK presence