Sewell Wallis are working with a globally present law firm that operates in 40+ countries and has 5,000 lawyers working for them.
Due to expansion, they're looking for a Billing Administrator who will be a central cog in the wider finance function.
The right candidate will ideally have a year or so of experience in finance or data entry. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to kick-start their career in finance.
What will you be doing?
- 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 with 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
What skills are we looking for?
- Consistently produces accurate work, with 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 able 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
- Billing Experience preferable
What's on offer?
- 25 days holiday increasing to 28
- Holiday exchange scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- 50% towards your gym membership
- Bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance
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