Senior Billing Analyst

Ashurst; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in Glasgow seeks a Senior Billing Analyst to manage complex client billing processes and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate has significant experience in legal billing and strong organizational skills. This full-time, permanent role offers competitive remuneration and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working

Corporate health plans

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a law firm or partnership environment.
• Strong understanding of finance/legal billing processes.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of draft bills and final invoices.
• Lead monthly bill runs, managing client requirements.
• Mentor junior billing team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Ability to manage complex billing

Organizational skills

Flexibility under pressure

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity:

The Senior Billing Analyst is part of the UK-based global Working Capital team. The role leads and manages complex client billing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance and acts as a senior contact for billing queries, providing guidance and support to colleagues.

The role holder will oversee timely completion of billing requests and month-end activities using firm systems, supports process improvements and mentors junior team members.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Oversee the preparation of draft bills, including supporting documentation (e.g. detailed time summaries, disbursement schedules) and final invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Review and process bill cancellations and Credit Notes, acting as a point of escalation for complex or high-value matters.
• Lead monthly bill runs for specific clients, managing adherence to complex client requirements and ensuring timely delivery.
• Liaise with partners and associates regarding unbilled/billed fee enquiries, providing expert advice and resolving issues efficiently.
• Mentor and support junior members of the billing team, providing training, guidance, and acting as a first point of contact for technical queries.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in our Glasgow office with hybrid working.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience working in a law firm or partnership environment, with a strong understanding of finance/legal billing processes.
• Strong understanding of client needs, with the ability to manage complex billing requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility as required to perform the role.
• Highly organised and methodical approach to work, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with a confident telephone manner and the ability to be tactful and diplomatic in pressurised situations.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.