The Billing Specialist will manage client billing processes, review project setups, ensure timely invoice completion, and maintain accurate records. Responsibilities include E-Billing platforms, budgeting accruals, and report generation.
About Compass Lexecon:
Compass Lexecon is a world-leading economic consultancy. We advise on economic issues related to competition policy, economic and financial regulation, public policy, intellectual property, and the assessment of damages, across all industries.
With more than 700 professionals, including 170+ Ph.D. economists, based in 25 offices around the world, Compass Lexecon offers a global perspective on economic matters. Our economists produce creative, compelling solutions, underpinned by rigorous economic thinking and cutting-edge analysis. We have advised clients in matters before regulatory agencies and courts in over 120 jurisdictions.
The Compass Lexecon International team in EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America comprises over 350 economists based across 17 offices. Our diverse group of experts is known for its integrity, creative thinking, and exceptional quality work. They bring a diverse set of skills and experience in empirical analysis, combined with deep sector expertise and supported by cutting-edge data science tools and techniques.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of protected characteristics. We believe that working in diverse teams, where everybody’s views are considered and respected, helps us to deliver work of the highest standards of quality and integrity.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our EMEA Finance team for a Billing Specialist. Working in a small team within the EMEA region of Compass Lexecon, this role will support the organisation's billing needs. This role is ideally suited to someone who is fully conversant in WIP and Billing, who possesses excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. The role is part of the central EMEA Finance team but is based in the heart of the business in our London office, working alongside client-facing experts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review client project setup to ensure accuracy for Billing – review of billing rates, client address details, discounts, VAT implications
- Liaison with CL and EMEA Billing Supervisors to ensure timely completion of all client invoicing monthly
- Perform write-offs, rate changes, narrative amendments, and credit notes where applicable
- Adherence to CL internal controls regarding AR and client invoicing
- Strong knowledge of E-Billing - Onboarding and uploading bills to the clients' E-Billing Platforms
- Coordinate and submit monthly budget accruals to the clients
- Updating all TK rates as per the yearly range changes. (e.g., post promotion updates etc.)
- Sub-Contractor Timesheet Uploads
- Creation of New Task Codes
- Running WIP and Cost Reports on Ad-Hoc Basis
- Raising Draft Bills, Narrative Amendments, Amending Fees/Costs/Rates, Finalising Invoices
- Adding New Hire Rates
- Other Ad Hoc Projects
Qualifications and Experience:
- Professional approach to reminding internal clients to convert WIP to AR promptly
- Experience of client invoicing, ideally with billable rates in a professional services environment
- 5 years + previous EMEA-level experience in a billing role in a professional service
- Unit 4 experience desirable
- Proficient in Word and Excel
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Energetic and self-motivated
- Delivery-oriented
- Proactive and creative approach to work
- Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills
- Solid decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Team-oriented person who is detail-focused, confident, dependable and will lead change within the team when necessary
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to work effectively in a high-growth environment and in a rapidly changing organization
- Strong knowledge of VAT in the EMEA region
Compass Lexecon London, England Office
5 Aldermanbury Square, 14th Floor, London, United Kingdom, EC2V 7HR
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