Billing Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28k-£29k

6-month contract

Company pension

Training opportunities

Supportive environment

On-site parking

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking an organised Billing Assistant to support a busy finance function in Leeds. You will prepare and issue invoices, maintain records, and deliver high-quality internal and external customer service.

The role involves reviewing billing information, reconciling data, supporting month-end processes, and producing regular billing reports. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate with Excel proficiency is ideal for this contract position.

Qualifications

• Previous billing/finance/administrative experience.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Review billing information and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial and customer records.
• Support reconciliation of billing data and reports.
• Liaise with operational teams to verify billing information.
• Respond to customer billing queries professionally.
• Assist with credit control activities when required.
• Produce regular billing and management reports.
• Support month-end processes and other finance administration duties.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and financial controls.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational and time management

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Billing Assistant to support a busy finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and delivering excellent internal and external customer service.

As a Billing Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring that client invoices are prepared accurately and issued on time, while supporting the wider Finance team with billing and administrative activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.

• Review billing information and investigate any discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate financial and customer records.

• Support the reconciliation of billing data and reports.

• Liaise with operational teams to obtain and verify billing information.

• Respond to customer billing queries in a professional and timely manner.

• Assist with credit control activities when required.

• Produce regular billing and management reports.

• Support month-end processes and other finance administration duties.

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and financial controls.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a billing, finance, accounts, or administrative role.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good organisational and time management skills.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable

• Experience using accounting or finance systems.

• Knowledge of invoicing, purchase orders, and financial reconciliations.

What We Offer

• £28,000 - £29,000 dependant on experience

• 6 month contract

• Company pension scheme.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• On site car parking

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.