Legal Biller

Description

Role Overview

A key role for an assistant in the Firms revenue team to assist in the drive to deliver a more pro-active billing and support service to Partners & fee earners through the provision of a combined WIP management and billing service.

Involvement in various aspects of the working capital cycle including, revenue assistance, credit control, bill production & dispatch, all aspects of E-bill management and data integrity & capture.

Key Objectives

Support change in approaches to new systems and processes and adhere to Finance best practice Be an ambassador for Finance's role and contribute to the firm's strategic goals Wholeheartedly participate in and collaborate with both the Finance Department and the wider Business Services Departments Support the design and application of new ways of working in a modern law firm

Reports to

Revenue Manager

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Billing - including preparation, distribution and compliance with SLAs

E-billing - including validation against client guidelines, submission and query resolution

Query Resolution via direct or shared mailbox to SLAs, being pro-active in escalating to resolution

Data integrity of key data items required for efficient 'right first time' billing, e.g. rates, references

General - Undertake ad hoc responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Professional, self-motivated and positive, able to demonstrate:

Experience in a finance function gained in professional services, preferably a law firm Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules and VAT for law firms billing preferred Confident manner and personal impact to command the respect of partners Flexible Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work unsupervised and on one's own initiative Good written and verbal communication skills Highly PC literate with strong systems skills, particularly in Excel and ideally in Aderant Expert (or similar).

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