Legal Biller

Ambition; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled legal biller to enhance their London office's billing processes. This role involves managing end-to-end billing in accordance with firm policies and regulatory standards, ensuring efficient operations within a collaborative accounts team. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience in a law firm, demonstrating a strong grasp of billing processes and financial management. You will be expected to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive improvements and efficiency in billing practices, making a significant impact on the firm's success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a law firm or professional services.
• Strong understanding of billing processes and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end billing in line with firm policies and regulations.
• Handle internal billing queries and produce billing guides.

Skills

Billing Processes

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Experience in Law Firm

Understanding of HMRC and SRA Rules

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Legal Systems

Job description

I am delighted to be partnered with a top global law firm in their search for a legal biller to join their London office. The role reports to an experienced billing supervisor and sits in a wider accounts team of 25.

Day duties of the role:

• Manage end-to-end billing in line with firm policies and HMRC/SRA rules.
• Take ownership of billing processes within aligned departments.
• Take ownership of ebilling processes for relevant clients.
• Handle internal billing queries professionally and diligently.
• Handle write-offs, transfers, and credit notes.
• Produce billing guides.
• Create WIP reports.
• Assist with preparing billing schedules.
• Correspond with the Revenue team.
• Work closely with the Finance team and aligned groups to improve billing processes.
• Liaise proactively with EAs and LSTs for billing instructions.
• Liaise with Compliance and Finance teams and fee earners for seamless billing execution.
• Ensure deadlines are met through effective time and workload management.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance team efficiency.
• Contribute to change management programs related to billing practices.

The right candidate will need:

• Relevant experience in a similar role within a law firm or professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of billing processes and financial management.
• Knowledge of HMRC and SRA rules.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Strong team player, able to take direction.
• Strong communication with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Numerate and confident with budgeting.
• Good understanding of Microsoft suite and legal systems.