Accounts & Billing Assistant - Law Firm - Newcastle

Confidential; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growing Finance Team

Legal billing exposure

Job summary

Confidential in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an organised Accounts & Billing Assistant to join its expanding Finance Team. The role focuses on accurate invoicing, billing compliance and supporting financial reporting within a professional services environment.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller and fee earners, developing your accounting skills while handling client invoices and supplier transactions, ensuring precise records and timely payments.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, billing or finance administration.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, generate and issue client invoices accurately.
• Process financial transactions and maintain accounting records.
• Reconcile control accounts and assist with monthly reporting.
• Liaise with solicitors and fee earners on billing queries.
• Support Credit Controller and wider Finance Team.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Billing experience

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.