Billing Team Leader

Ambition; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Billing Team Lead to manage a team of billers. The role involves overseeing billing processes, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in Elite 3E, and experience in a supervisory role. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance in legal finance.

Benefits

Referral scheme with £200 vouchers

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• High level of proficiency with Elite 3E required.

Responsibilities

• Lead special projects and supervise a team of 7 billers.
• Draft and finalise bills; resolve complex billing questions.
• Participate in management meetings to discuss billing issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Coaching

Leadership

Tools

Elite 3E

MS Office Suite

Job description

I am delighted to be partnered with an exceptional law firm in their search for a Billing Team Lead to join their London office. The reports into the Billing Manager and supervises a team of 7 experienced billers.

Day duties of the role:

• Lead special projects as needed.
• Analyse and maintain client/matter data.
• Review Work In Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR); arrange review meetings.
• Work on special assignments and analysis.
• Generate and report on monthly, quarterly, and yearly data.
• Participate in weekly management meetings to discuss billing issues and projects.
• Update comments for Finance Committee and Partner reports.
• Attend Partner meetings to discuss invoices and collections strategy.
• Resolve complex billing questions and discrepancies.
• Draft and finalise bills; perform billing duties for assigned Partners.
• Review and maintain client fee structures, rate changes, and invoices for compliance.
• Ensure staff follow procedures, address performance issues.
• Participate in interviews and staff evaluations; administer disciplinary actions per Firm policy.
• Supervise and train Billing Coordinators; manage daily activities, assign tasks, oversee processes, and resolve issues.

The right candidate will need experience in:

• High level of proficiency with Elite 3E required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Understanding or experience of billing in foreign currency and associated issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to track, measure, and manage performance.
• Can organise, prioritise, plan, and multi-task work activities, meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to all work situations and varied hours.
• Must effectively coach, mentor, and train others to meet performance expectations.
• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet and discuss team requirements regularly with London management.
• Mentor and train new Billing Coordinators as directed.
• Capable of organising cover for other members' work during their absence.
• Guide and share knowledge of working practices with the team.

If you meet the requirements for this role and are seeking a new opportunity in legal finance, please apply or contact Archie Humphreys at [e-mail] .

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer-a-friend