This international law firm works from over 20 global offices, their work is cross-border, high profile and complex. They work across many businesses area including; insurance, energy, corporate and dispute resolution.

They are currently looking for a Billing Assistant to join their Manchester on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to advance their career in Legal Finance.

Responsibilities

• When instructed raise billing guides, write off time disbursements and close files
• Ensuring bills are sent out and filed on a timely basis
• Raising billing guides, draft bills and finalising bills
• Allocating VAT when applicable
• Making sure agreed service levels are met
• When required aiding Partners on matter management issues generally
• Using relevant software to make general matter, invoice or credit note enquiries
• Raising billing schedules and ad hoc billing schedules in Excel

Candidate Profile

• Working knowledge of the VAT regulations in relation to Solicitor Client Billing
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deal with Partners and levels of all staff
• Previous experience working in a legal accounting environment
• Electronic Billing experience would be desirable
• Advanced level of using MS Excel
• Numerate, accurate and the ability to work autonomously as well as a team

Important Notice

It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.