We are looking for a Biller in Sheffield to join our Billing, Finance & Accounting team.
About us
CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.
We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.
About the Role
In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:
Timely processing of bills based on proforma instructions within agreed SLAs
Ensure compliance with client guidelines, terms and conditions / ensuring compliance with the firms agreed billing processes and procedures throughout
Check VAT and numerical calculations on bills, and compliance to VAT and Solicitors Accounts Rules
Generate draft bills when required based on proforma instructions from stakeholders
Forward draft bills to reviewers and editors as required and deal with all necessary amendments/corrections.
Edit narratives, transfer costs and fees, write offs and other changes required to create a draft or final bill.
Review time narratives for accuracy of recording, identify and correct typos etc.
Prepare narratives and breakdowns as required
Work closely with the Working Capital teams to ensure billing guidelines are followed and all queries are dealt with promptly
Work with the Matter Administration and Risk teams to clear any blocks preventing billing
Liaise with the eBilling team to share billing guidelines and portal requirements if required
Deal with volume/bulk proforma edits via 3e workflow
Generate Credit Notes based on re-issue instructions via workflow adhering to our strict guidelines
Scheduled proforma generation as required
Process ad-hoc proforma requests within the agreed service level
Liaise with stakeholders to resolve queries effectively
About You
We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role you must meet the following skills and experience:
Key Skills
Works to given timeframes and anticipates likely workflows
Consistently produces accurate work, exceptional attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate at all levels, confident, professional telephone manner
Willing to do routine tasks
Self-motivated, proactive and ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Able to use initiative, but also work well within a team
Proficient in MS Excel and Word
Responsible for managing own development and willing to learn
Analytical skills to resolve queries
Shows flexibility in approach
Experience required
Billing Experience preferable
Knowledge of a legal billing system preferred - Elite 3e/Enterprise desirable
Experience in a partnership or professional services environment with a finance background.
What's in it for you?
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name just a few, these include:
- Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
- Flexible, hybrid working policy
- Generous bonus scheme
- Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
- Holiday exchange scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Equal Opportunities
At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and at the heart of our organisation. Not only does it make our firm a more rewarding place to work, but it also creates a stronger, more successful, and sustainable business where everyone feels comfortable and welcome.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity as well as recruiting, retaining, and developing disabled talent at CMS. If you have a disability, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact Ruth Kavanagh at who will be happy to support you.
Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.
We look forward to receiving your application via our CMS Careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
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