Billing Assistant (6-month FTC)

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in London is hiring a Billing Assistant for a six-month fixed-term contract. You will support the Finance team with the full billing cycle, drafts and final bills, time entries, disbursements, invoices, amendments and credit notes.

Ideal candidates will have billing or accounts experience, good VAT knowledge, strong Excel and familiarity with practice management systems. Hybrid working in London is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in billing or accounts, preferably in professional services.
• Good understanding of time recording, WIP, billing principles and VAT.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using practice management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full billing cycle from draft to final bills.
• Process time entries and manage disbursements.
• Issue invoices and handle amendments and credit notes.
• Assist with client-specific billing requirements and e-billing.
• Maintain client portals, month-end billing and accurate records.

Skills

Billing

Time recording

Excel

VAT

Practice management

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Billing Assistant (6-month FTC)

Market Rate Salary

London (EC1 M) Hybrid

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Billing Assistant to join a leading law firm in London on an initial six-month fixed-term contract.

Working within the Finance team, you will support:

• - full billing cycle,
• - preparing draft and final bills,
• - processing time entries,
• - managing disbursements,
• - issuing invoices and handling amendments and credit notes.

You will also assist with client-specific billing requirements, e-billing, client portals, month-end billing and maintaining accurate billing records.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous billing or accounts experience, preferably within a legal or professional services environment. A good understanding of time recording, WIP, billing principles and VAT is desirable, alongside strong Excel skills and confidence using practice management systems.

You will be highly organised, numerate and detail-focused, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Please note: Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.30pm.

This is a great opportunity to develop your billing and finance experience within a supportive legal environment.