Billing Administrator

Inventive Search; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on internal systems

Friendly working environment

Company social events

Job summary

Inventive Search is seeking a Billing Administrator in Basildon to join a busy Finance team. You will prepare, check, and process customer invoices, keep billing records up to date, and resolve routine invoicing queries.

The role requires attention to detail, numerical confidence, and good Excel/Office skills. Training on internal systems will be provided, with a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, invoicing, billing or accounts support.
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Comfort with numbers and checking information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Well-organised with good time-management and reliability.
• Willingness to learn new software and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, check and process customer invoices on time.
• Ensure invoice details and customer information are correct.
• Update information in internal billing and finance systems.
• Process credit notes and invoice adjustments when required.
• Respond to straightforward invoicing queries.
• Identify billing errors and escalate complex issues.
• Maintain accurate and organised billing records.
• Support the Finance team with general admin tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Excel

Time management

Communication

Office suite

Learning new software

Tools

Invoicing software

Accounting software

Job description

Billing Administrator

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: £26,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Department: Finance

Reports to: Billing Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an organised and reliable Billing Administrator to join a busy Finance team based in Basildon.

This is a hands-on administration role, primarily focused on preparing, checking and processing customer invoices, keeping billing records up to date and helping to resolve everyday invoicing queries.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with numbers, have excellent attention to detail and be comfortable carrying out routine administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.

You don't need to be a qualified accountant or have experience in a particular industry. Previous experience processing invoices or working in an administrative or accounts environment would be ideal.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, check and process customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Ensure invoice details, charges and customer information are correct.
• Enter and update information on internal billing and finance systems.
• Process credit notes and invoice adjustments when required.
• Respond to straightforward customer invoicing queries.
• Identify billing errors and refer more complex issues to the Billing Manager.
• Maintain accurate and organised billing records.
• Help ensure invoices are processed within agreed deadlines.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance team.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an administration, invoicing, billing or accounts support role.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence working with numbers and checking information.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable using computer systems and learning new software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A reliable, methodical and positive approach to work.

Experience using invoicing or accounting software would be beneficial but is not essential, as training will be provided.

About the Company

Our client is an established and growing business based in Basildon. They are looking for a dependable individual to support their Finance team with the day-to-day processing of customer invoices and billing administration.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous administration or invoicing experience who enjoys working in a structured, team-oriented environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £26,000–£30,000 depending on experience.
• Full-time, Monday–Friday working hours.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Training on internal systems and processes.
• Opportunity to develop administrative and finance skills.
• Company social events and a collaborative team culture.