Law Firm Billing & Accounts Assistant

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited in Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting an Accounts & Billing Assistant to join the expanding Finance Team of a well-established law firm. The role involves preparing client invoices, processing transactions and supporting monthly management accounts, with close collaboration with the Credit Control team.

The ideal candidate will have accounts/billing experience, strong Excel skills and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts, billing, finance administration or similar roles.
• Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of financial processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, generating and issuing client invoices accurately and promptly
• Checking billing instructions for internal compliance
• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accounting records
• Monitoring invoices and liaising with Credit Control on outstanding payments
• Producing billing reports and financial information for management
• Analysing billing activity across departments and fee earners
• Processing supplier invoices onto the purchase ledger
• Reconciling control accounts and assisting with financial reporting
• Supporting monthly management accounts preparation
• Liaising with solicitors and fee earners regarding billing queries
• Providing support to Credit Controller and wider Finance Team as required

Skills

Excel proficiency

Numerical accuracy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited in Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting an Accounts & Billing Assistant to join the expanding Finance Team of a well-established law firm. The role involves preparing client invoices, processing transactions and supporting monthly management accounts, with close collaboration with the Credit Control team.

The ideal candidate will have accounts/billing experience, strong Excel skills and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to work.