Senior Billing Analyst

Our prestigious US law firm client is seeking to hire a Senior Billing Analyst to join their London team.

Salary to £60,000 Based in stunning offices, 5 mins walking distance of City Thameslink Hybrid working of 2-3 days in the office, the rest remote, dependent on busy periods

The Senior Billing Analyst will report into the Finance Director and work in a finance team of five. Due to the firm’s growth, the firm are keen to hire an experienced billing analyst to work with Partners primarily in the London office and provide support in all aspects of the bill production and finalisation of invoices as well as assistance with handling incoming monies. The firm operate on 9.30-5.30 hour however the billing analyst must be willing to support the wider team during month / year end.

Senior Billing Analyst Key Responsibilities:

Dealing with and resolve GBP and multi-currency billing queries as necessary having a good knowledge of the SRA regulations and VAT regulations Checking bills for accuracy and return to Partners and secretaries for dispatch Updating the Practice Management System (Elite) from Fee-earners’ input Checking all details for accuracy, e.g. matter numbers, dates Monitor and maintain the security of the system and data Updating the firm’s billing system with partner and fee-earners’ input or liaise with Finance team to complete related activities Interfacing with client contacts as necessary to enable client billings Building effective relationships with clients Dealing with client queries, e.g. regarding breakdown of fees and disbursements, timing of bills sent out, and resolve to encourage prompt payment Collaborate with Partners to maximise billing and clear non-billable time to ensure WIP reports are accurate Assist with Aged Debtor reporting and allocation of monies received against invoices, notifying Partners/Fee Earners and recording to the appropriate client matter ledgers Preparation of weekly and monthly reports for clients

Senior Billing Analyst Skills & Requirements:

Minimum 3 years’ experience of working in high volume billing position in an international law firm Current experience using Aderant or Elite Understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules, VAT, and various other compliance procedures Strong Excel knowledge is also essential