Job Description

Term: Permanent


Working hours: Full-time


Reports to: Billing Manager


Team: Finance Department


Location: London


About us

Successful businesses rely on a unique set of

ideas

and

people

. We help our clients protect and develop those vital assets, unlocking

possibilities

for future success.


From iconic brands and leading multinationals to pioneering start-ups, we are proud to work with a huge range of inspiring clients, helping them to turn their ideas into reality and get the best from - and for - their people.


Our people are not only exceptional at what they do, they also enjoy doing it and consistently give their best to a firm they're proud to be part of. This stems from our

firm culture

and our ethos of

bravery and kindness

. That ethos runs through everything we do, from our approach to recruitment, business practices, and DEI activities to the day-to-day environment in our office and our relationships with clients.


With an internationally minded team of more than 700 working across key areas of law - plus strategic partnerships around the world - we've got both the combination and calibre of legal experts it takes to enable our clients' businesses to thrive. Whether it is providing global employment law advice, managing a global IP portfolio or piecing together a multijurisdictional corporate transaction, we are able to have the right people, in the right place, at the right time.





About the team

With over 40 members, the Finance team is based across our London, Cardiff, Belfast and Hong Kong offices.


We are looking for a Billing Coordinator to be based in the London office and report to the Billing Manager.


The Billing Team works closely with the fee-earning departments to ensure client bills are issued in a timely manner. The team actively manage work in progress (WIP) to maximise billing and cash receipts on a monthly basis. In addition, the team liaises closely with the Cashiers and Credit Control team on billing and debt collection issues.





About the role


Preparation for and attendance at monthly WIP meetings for allocated Partners and Associates. Raising and engrossing proformas within the Billing workflow. All other billing related processes including credit notes. Managing the Billing inbox ensuring queries are dealt with in a prompt and timely manner. WIP & Disbursement write-offs and transfers. CP/MP/MH changes. Maintaining billing meeting schedule. Annual rate review for allocated Partners. Processing rate changes. Actioning client/matter closure and re-opening requests. Reviewing new client and matter requests in Intapp Workflow.



About you

The successful candidate must have a professional manner and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will enjoy working in a team environment and have excellent numerate skills and be highly organised. You must have a flexible nature and a co-operative and willing attitude.


Billing experience and experience of using Elite preferred, however not essential. Experience working within professional services, ideally legal. Ability to manage own workload and prioritise accordingly.


Additional information

At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process by supporting anyone who requires adjustments, in order to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. All applicants will be considered equally and fairly. If you'd like to request any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexible working patterns, please email the recruitment team in confidence (recruitment@lewissilkin.com).