Two opportunities have arisen for Billing Coordinators to join our Accounts team, to provide an administrative service to the firm for billing purposes. One position is permanent and the other is a 15 month fixed-term contract. This will involve liaising with Partners, Fee Earners, PAs and other members of the business. The role holder will be responsible for supporting the billing team when extra resource is required. They will also be required to assist the Billing Manager with their duties.

Bird & Bird's Finance team's mission is to provide world class finance support to the business. In London the team comprises of over 70 finance professionals across a wide range of areas including management and financial accounting, transaction processing, partner accounting, tax, treasury, pricing and commercial decision support. Our international offices have their own professionals providing local expertise and support. Collaborative across the network the team are focussed on driving efficiency, adding value and profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a portfolio of work in progress (WIP) in order to ensure timely billing and effective management of matters
• Attend monthly meetings with Partners to discuss billing
• Submit WIP reports to the Partners & Fee Earners when required
• Produce Billing Guides, Invoices & Credit Notes
• Generate reports from SSRS as required by the Partners & Fee Earners
• Prepare client invoices in accordance with instructions from Partners & Fee Earners
• Ensure e-billing requirements are met
• Ensure that invoices comply with agreed client fee arrangements
• Ensure that invoicing meets all statutory/legislative requirements
• Follow-up on timesheets to ensure that Partners & Fee Earners keep them up to date

What you'll bring

• Proven billing coordinator experience is essential
• Previous working knowledge of Aderant/Elite preferred
• Good knowledge of Excel and working knowledge of other MS packages
• Familiar with SRA guidelines and VAT compliance
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven ability to use own initiative and a proactive attitude
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work produced
• Team player and flexible
• Previous knowledge of e-billing systems

What's in it for you

We provide comprehensive support for our colleagues' health and wellbeing, including private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, and regular health assessments. In addition, we offer a range of lifestyle benefits designed to help our team live their best lives, such as a cycle to work scheme, access to online GP appointments, discounted gym memberships, and an electric vehicle scheme.

If you require any assistance, please email us at talentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com

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Bird & Bird opens up a world of possible for lawyers and professionals everywhere. Working for a leading international law firm like Bird & Bird means working alongside people who are truly collegiate in the way they work with everyone. We work as one global team, with over 70% of work involving people from across the firm. And that's only increasing! It's this common purpose and shared approach that makes for a more productive and collaborative place to work. Your firm. Your future.

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Location: London