International Billing Assistant (12 months Fixed)

A global law firm, with offices based in Birmingham City Centre, are looking for a highly motivated, committed and organised Billing Assistant to respond to the firm’s billing requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top global law firm in a permanent role which will be hybrid (2 days in the office). Key responsibilities include:

The Billing Assistant will be the designated expert in relation to the client’s billing requirements. They will be required to work closely with the e-billing teams and the wider finance teams to provide a seamless and 'right first time’ billing experience

Your role will entail:

• Receiving, checking and collating overseas agents’ invoices to ensure they are attributed to the correct files as disbursements, by validating the supplier invoices pre-approved on Elite, reducing the need for anticipated costs.
• Providing guidance to fee earners, partners and secretaries on the firm’s financial processes and procedures relating to the billing process as well as building and managing relationships within Finance
• Validation of proformas in line with client protocols, and return to BTKs any bills which are not compliant with these protocols, along with advising the correct process/procedure.
• Dealing with client queries on invoices and financial matters.
• Co-ordination and resolution of e-billing rejections
• Running Client Summary Reports, looking for opportunities to improve WIP and Disbursement management.
• You will also need to undertake any ad hoc projects related to financial housekeeping and provide appropriate support as and when required to assist Working Capital.

The ideal candidate will have previous BILLING experience as well as excellent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel. They will also be analytically minded and have the ability to interpret data quickly and efficiently.

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