Legal Biller

The Role:

Working alongside one Legal Biller and the wider Accounts team, this role will take dual responsibility for managing and processing client billing across the London office, working to a 1-2 day month end billing close. You will be expected to demonstrate a keen eye for detail, build effective relationships across the business and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. A proactive approach to process improvement is encouraged. The role requires a solid understanding of VAT and compliance rules.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, prepare and review client invoices.
• Process invoices using Pre-bill viewer and edit the same.
• Process a high volume of bills, particularly around Collection Drive time (June and December).
• Liaise with the e-billing team and reconcile client billing portals.
• Review billing documentation and billing requirements.
• Keep good order of invoice folders and internal documentation.
• Respond to billing-related emails and requests, promptly.
• Carry out ad-hoc reporting requests on billing statistics and look for ways to streamline and diarise regular client billing reports.
• Assist with special projects when required
• Provide billing cover on Annual Leave and absence days.
• Assist with Annual Audits (Statutory, SRA and Internal)
• Ad hoc tasks and responsibilities as required

Experience, Skills and qualifications:

• Significant experience in Legal Billing, working within a professional services. Law firm experience would be advantageous. 
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude.
• Excellent team player and ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Proficiency in legal billing software (e.g. Aderant or similar) and Windows-based programmes.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work autonomously.
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeaner, and presentation.
• Highly motivated, self-starter who can work well under minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail.
• Outstanding organisational skills.
• VAT knowledge.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Collection experience desirable but not essential.
• Computer literacy with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.