Billing Assistant - 12month FTC

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham seeks a Billing Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will provide experienced billing support, ensuring timely and accurate billing across multiple service lines. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Knowledge of Elite 3E and Excel is required. The role offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexibility and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a legal Biller in a high-volume environment.
• Attention to detail is crucial for accurate billing.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume billing across multiple clients within SLAs.
• Ensure accurate data management and billing compliance.
• Liaise with partners to resolve billing queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Experience with Elite 3E

Excel proficiency

Tools

Elite 3E

Excel

Job description

Billing Assistant - 12month 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

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 highly experienced legal Billers to join our Billing team of 24 on a 12-month fixed-term contract fully remote. These roles are designed to offer experienced billing support to the team during a period of high demand, allowing the current team space to focus on a query resolution project. The successful candidate will act as support to junior teams members and the supervisors whilst ensuring accurate and timely billing across large volumes of client matters. Reporting directly to the Billing Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining billing efficiency and supporting both the team and the firm in achieving its billing and query resolution targets.

This role will mainly be remote but with travel into either our Birmingham office or Newport office when requested.

What you will do?

• Take responsibility for high-volume billing across multiple service lines and clients, within agreed SLAs.
• Ensure accurate data management, including updating and amending matter details for correct billing.
• Prepare detailed Excel bordereaux bill schedules and accompanying documentation.
• Liaise with Partners and Lawyers to resolve billing queries promptly and professionally.
• Review, investigate, resolve and update billing guides leading to billing errors to ensure the team is compliant incl. VAT rules and billing templates.
• Contribute to team success by supporting colleagues and sharing best practice.
• Train and support colleagues whilst considering, suggesting and sharing best practices.

Who you are

Essential:

• Highly experienced legal Biller in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to “right first time” billing.
• Professional, self-motivated, positive with a strong ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in working with Elite 3E, Paperless, Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Desirable but not essential:

• Ebilling experience.
• Experience in draft billing within 3E.
• Providing training to junior team members.

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!