Banking Administrator (Fixed Term Contract)

Thompsons Solicitors

Harrow

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)

Life assurance

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Christmas shutdown leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Sports and social club subsidy

Travel and parking loans

Professional development support

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors in Harrow is seeking a Banking Administrator (Legal Biller) for a 6-month contract. You will process payments, manage suspense accounts, and ensure accurate billing within the Defendants Billing Team. The role requires strong attention to detail and knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Join a busy finance team and contribute to compliant, timely financial transactions while delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules and their practical application.
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload.
Outstanding attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using automated case management systems.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
Ability to work independently, use initiative and see tasks through to completion.

Responsibilities

Process daily BACS receipts and allocate payments to the correct matter files.
Manage and maintain suspense account balances, investigate unidentified receipts.
Process defendant bills, reversals, corrections and other billing transactions.
Collaborate with branch offices, payors and the Costs Team to resolve queries delaying billing.
Respond to billing-related enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
Support colleagues across the wider finance function and provide cover when required.
Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and maintain accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Verbal and written communication

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Banking Administrator (Fixed Term Contract)

Application Deadline: 6 October 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Harrow

Compensation: £28,329 / year

Description

Are you an experienced legal billing professional looking for an opportunity where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills can make an immediate impact? We're looking for a Banking Administrator (Legal Biller) to join our Finance team on a 6-month contract, supporting a busy and collaborative Defendants Billing Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives on accuracy, and takes pride in delivering outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders. You'll play a key role in ensuring financial transactions are processed efficiently, billing queries are resolved promptly, and financial records remain accurate and compliant.

The Role

Processing daily BACS receipts and allocating payments to the correct matter files within the case management system.
Managing and maintaining suspense account balances, proactively investigating and resolving unidentified receipts.
Processing defendant bills, reversals, corrections and other billing transactions accurately and within agreed timescales.
Working closely with branch offices, payors and the Costs Team to resolve queries that may delay billing or payment allocation.
Responding professionally to billing-related enquiries and providing excellent customer service.
Supporting colleagues across the wider finance function and providing cover during periods of absence when required.
Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and integrity.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

A strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules and their practical application.
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload.
Outstanding attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using automated case management systems.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
The ability to work independently, use initiative and see tasks through to completion.

What We Offer You