Finance Client Co-Ordinator/Biller (6 Month FTC)

Burson; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Client Co-Ordinator/Biller to join their dynamic team. This entry-level role focuses on managing billing processes, ensuring accurate invoicing, and maintaining client budgets. With a commitment to innovation and a vibrant work environment, this position offers the chance to grow within a global communications leader. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible public holidays, private medical care, and opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the finance sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexible public holidays

Group life assurance

Discounted dental insurance

Access to Headspace app

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Matched pension contributions

Private medical care

Enhanced maternity schemes

Enhanced paternity schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in billing, especially in marketing/media environments.
• Proficient in IT, particularly MS Office and Maconomy.

Responsibilities

• Manage Work-In-Progress and ensure timely billing to clients.
• Liaise with Account Handlers to produce and finalize invoices.
• Produce month-end reports and maintain accurate budget tracking.

Skills

Billing Experience

MS Office

Maconomy

Job description

Finance Client Co-Ordinator/Biller (6 Month FTC)

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About Burson

Burson is a global communications leader dedicated to creating value for clients through reputation. We have highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies, and innovative creative solutions to help brands and businesses leverage reputation as a competitive advantage. Working at Burson means being part of a global community of lifelong learners at the forefront of innovation.

Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information, visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Role Overview

This role involves managing Work-In-Progress efficiently, ensuring timely billing of all costs to clients, and assisting with cash collection queries. It requires working within strict monthly deadlines to maintain a low Work-in-Progress balance, tracking costs and revenues monthly, and ensuring client budgets are up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with Account Handlers to produce and finalize invoices for clients.
• Provide ad-hoc invoicing and transactional analysis as required.
• Maintain accurate budget and billing tracking for all clients.
• Inform Sector Finance Leads and the Finance & Business Manager of relevant issues.
• Produce month-end reports such as Unbilled Work In Progress Summary and Credit Note Reconciliation.
• Build effective relationships with Account Handlers and Sector Heads, providing financial guidance.
• Create draft invoices from Work-in-Progress accounts and obtain necessary approvals.
• Make amendments to invoices as needed and resolve queries promptly.
• Ensure invoice and budget tracking accuracy, reflecting correct PO/Budgets.
• Produce monthly “Aged WIP” reports analyzing unbilled costs.
• Manage the BIA (Billings In Advance) account for clients.
• Assist with credit control queries related to invoicing, in collaboration with Finance Plus.

Experience & Skills

• Previous billing experience, preferably in marketing/media environments.
• IT literate, including MS Office and preferably Maconomy.

Location & Office

Our London office in Southwark offers panoramic views of London, a roof terrace, and social spaces, fostering a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service up to 30 days.
• Flexible public holidays.
• Group life assurance (4x salary).
• Discounted dental and travel insurance.
• Access to Headspace app.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical care.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes after one year.

Our Commitment

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing a diverse workforce fosters innovation and creativity. We support flexible, hybrid working arrangements and are committed to providing accommodations as needed.

Additional Information

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract. Seniority level is entry-level, and the role falls under administrative functions within the public relations and communications industry.