Accounts & Billing Assistant - Law Firm - Newcastle

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited in Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting an Accounts & Billing Assistant to join the expanding Finance Team of a well-established law firm. The role involves preparing client invoices, processing transactions and supporting monthly management accounts, with close collaboration with the Credit Control team.

The ideal candidate will have accounts/billing experience, strong Excel skills and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts, billing, finance administration or similar roles.
• Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of financial processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, generating and issuing client invoices accurately and promptly
• Checking billing instructions for internal compliance
• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accounting records
• Monitoring invoices and liaising with Credit Control on outstanding payments
• Producing billing reports and financial information for management
• Analysing billing activity across departments and fee earners
• Processing supplier invoices onto the purchase ledger
• Reconciling control accounts and assisting with financial reporting
• Supporting monthly management accounts preparation
• Liaising with solicitors and fee earners regarding billing queries
• Providing support to Credit Controller and wider Finance Team as required

Skills

Excel proficiency

Numerical accuracy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Accounts & Billing Assistant – Law Firm

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Type: Finance & Accounts | Legal Billing

Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and detail-focused Accounts & Billing Assistant to join the expanding Finance Team of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This is a varied finance and billing position offering the opportunity to work closely with the Financial Controller, senior management, fee earners and wider accounts team.

The role would suit someone with previous accounts, finance administration or billing experience who enjoys working with numbers, has strong Excel skills and is looking to develop their career within a professional services environment.

The Role

As Accounts & Billing Assistant, you will play an important part in ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes across the firm.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, generating and issuing client invoices accurately and promptly
• Checking billing instructions to ensure compliance with internal procedures
• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records
• Monitoring invoices and liaising with the Credit Control team regarding outstanding payments
• Producing billing reports and financial information for management
• Analysing billing activity across departments and individual fee earners
• Processing supplier invoices onto the purchase ledger
• Reconciling control accounts and assisting with financial reporting
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Liaising with solicitors, fee earners and departmental managers regarding billing queries
• Providing additional support to the Credit Controller and wider Finance Team as required

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accounts, billing, finance assistant or finance administration role
• Basic accounting knowledge and an understanding of financial processes
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A methodical and logical approach to problem-solving
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work collaboratively

Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment would be advantageous, although candidates with transferable accounting and billing skills are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established legal practice with a supportive and growing Finance Team.

The position offers varied responsibilities, exposure to legal billing and financial reporting, and the opportunity to further develop your accounting skills within a professional environment.

Interested?

If you are an Accounts Assistant, Billing Assistant, Finance Administrator or Accounts Administrator looking for your next opportunity in Newcastle upon Tyne, I would be delighted to hear from you.

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