Finance & Billing Assistant

We are pleased to be supporting a highly regarded law firm with the appointment of a Finance Assistant to join its collaborative finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with previous legal finance or billing experience to join a professional and supportive environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations of the firm, with a particular focus on billing, payments, and finance administration. The role would suit someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and prior exposure to legal finance processes. Experience of e-billing and knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules would be advantageous, but are not essential. Key Responsibilities • Preparing and distributing billing guides for fee earners and Partners • Amending and transferring time entries where required • Producing draft invoices and supporting the monthly billing process • Finalising and submitting invoices via email and e-billing platforms • Liaising with stakeholders regarding billing queries and outstanding draft bills • Supporting with ad-hoc billing and finance administration tasks • Processing supplier invoices, disbursements and Counsel fees • Managing incoming and outgoing payments across office and client accounts • Processing staff expenses and corporate card transactions • Assisting with petty cash and foreign currency reconciliations • Supporting conflict checks and new client/matter opening procedures • Responding to internal and external finance queries • Providing general support to the wider finance function as required Candidate Profile • Previous finance, billing or legal cashiering experience within a law firm environment • Exposure to e-billing platforms would be beneficial • Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules desirable • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Excellent organisational and time management skills • Ability to prioritise workloads effectively in a busy environment • Professional and collaborative approach • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and respected legal practice offering a supportive team environment, varied workload, and long-term career prospects. Competitive salary and benefits package available