Billing Administrator - 12 Month FTC

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Birmingham is looking for a Billing Administrator for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role primarily functions remotely with occasional travel to the Birmingham or Newport office. Responsibilities include resolving billing queries, handling large billing requests, and creating invoices. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional detail orientation and strong organisational skills. Benefits include a flexible work environment, comprehensive remuneration package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Professional development funding

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail required.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Resolve billing queries efficiently.
• Handle bulk billing requests with accuracy.
• Create VAT schedules and composite invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

3E practice management system

Job description

Billing Administrator - 12 Month FTC

Department: CSG - Business Operations (Audit / Risk / Client Account Management / Finance / People / Procurement / Property and Facilities / Sales and BD / IT)

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Birmingham

Description

DAC Beachcroft has an exciting opportunity for a Billing Administrator to join our Billing team on a 12 month fixed term contract, reporting directly into the Billing Supervisor. This role will mainly be remote but with travel into either our Birmingham office or Newport office when requested.

The main responsibility of the Billing Administrator will be to support the Billing team in achieving accurate billing and achieve the firm's billing targets. A typical day will involve liaising with lawyers and billing assistants to resolve billing queries, updating and amending file data to ensure correct billing and processing proformas. All elements of the billing team work together to ensure efficient billing and matter management.

What you will do

• Attending and resolving billing queries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Handling bulk billing requests
• Creating VAT Schedules & Composite Invoices
• Inputting and amending bank details on the system
• Managing and directing email traffic.
• Tracking volumes of queries for each biller
• Allocating paper proformas to the team
• Assisting with maintaining and loading timekeeper, matter, rates and invoice data
• Providing regular feedback to the Billing Supervisor so that improvements on processes can be analysed

Who you are

Essential:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Ability to be productive without oversight
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Prior experience of working in a billing role
• Experience of working in a similar role within law firm environment is highly advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of our practice management system 3E

What's in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!