Billing Assistant, Manchester

Addleshaw Goddard; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard is recruiting a Billing Assistant for the Group Finance team in Manchester. This hybrid, full-time position offers structured training, hands-on coaching and clear scope for development within a firm known for internal progression.

You will learn end-to-end billing for UK and international offices, handle day-to-day administration, prepare straightforward bills, and support with routine queries while maintaining accurate billing records.

Qualifications

• Experience in billing, finance or administration is desirable but training will be provided.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Positive, resilient mindset and ability to escalate issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support daily administration for UK and international offices.
• Prepare straightforward bills using established processes and checklists.
• Process routine requests from the team mailbox and escalate unclear queries.
• Verify matter details, time entries, client references and billing information.
• Assist with invoice amendments, credit notes and reissues to maintain efficiency.
• Keep billing records and documentation up to date.
• Participate in busy periods and training on billing processes, 3E Workflow, and VAT awareness.

Skills

Billing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

3E Workflow

ServiceNow

Job description

Join our Group Finance team as a Billing Assistant, supporting a well-established billing function. Reporting to the Group Billing Manager, you will become part of a collaborative team supported by Team Leaders and Senior Billers with deep legal-billing expertise.

This is a hybrid, full-time opportunity offering structured training, hands‑on coaching and genuine scope for development within a team known for internal progression and career growth.

What You'll Do

• Support the Billing team with day‑to‑day administration while learning the full end‑to‑end billing process for UK and international offices.
• Prepare straightforward bills using clear instructions, agreed processes and team checklists.
• Process routine requests from the team mailbox, escalating non‑standard or unclear queries appropriately.
• Check matter details, time entries, client references and billing information for accuracy and completeness before review.
• Assist with invoice amendments, credit notes and invoice reissues, helping maintain an efficient billing service.
• Keep billing records and supporting documentation accurate and up to date at all times.
• Play an active part in busy billing periods and wider team priorities, building your knowledge through structured training in legal billing, 3E Workflow, ServiceNow, VAT awareness and internal controls.

Who We're Looking For

• Previous experience in billing, finance or administration is desirable, but not essential - full training will be provided.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numerical information.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach to working with stakeholders.
• A positive, resilient mindset with the confidence to ask questions and elevate issues when needed.
• Someone motivated to build a long‑term career in billing and Group Finance.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top‑tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.