About this role
Accounts & Billing Assistant – Law Firm Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Job Type: Finance & Accounts | Legal Billing Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and detail-focused Accounts & Billing Assistant to join the expanding Finance Team of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne.
This is a varied finance and billing position offering the opportunity to work closely with the Financial Controller, senior management, fee earners and wider accounts team.
The role would suit someone with previous accounts, finance administration or billing experience who enjoys working with numbers, has strong Excel skills and is looking to develop their career within a professional services environment.
The Role
As Accounts & Billing Assistant, you will play an important part in ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes across the firm.
Key responsibilities will include:
Preparing, generating and issuing client invoices accurately and promptly
Checking billing instructions to ensure compliance with internal procedures
Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records
Monitoring invoices and liaising with the Credit Control team regarding outstanding payments
Producing billing reports and financial information for management
Analysing billing activity across departments and individual fee earners
Processing supplier invoices onto the purchase ledger
Reconciling control accounts and assisting with financial reporting
Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
Liaising with solicitors, fee earners and departmental managers regarding billing queries
Providing additional support to the Credit Controller and wider Finance Team as required
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Previous experience in an accounts, billing, finance assistant or finance administration role
Basic accounting knowledge and an understanding of financial processes
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
A methodical and logical approach to problem-solving
Confident written and verbal communication skills
A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work collaboratively
Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment would be advantageous, although candidates with transferable accounting and billing skills are encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established legal practice with a supportive and growing Finance Team.
The position offers varied responsibilities, exposure to legal billing and financial reporting, and the opportunity to further develop your accounting skills within a professional environment.
Interested?
If you are an Accounts Assistant, Billing Assistant, Finance Administrator or Accounts Administrator looking for your next opportunity in Newcastle upon Tyne, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Please get in touch for a confidential discussion or send me your CV to find out more.
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