Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Costs Assistant to join our team in providing support and assistance in various administrative tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office.

Duties:

- Liaising with external cost drafting companies & maintaining a strong working relationship to ensure SLAs are met for billing, negotiations and payments

Liaising with fee earners regarding bills, negotiations and settlements

Reviewing and responding to cost correspondence and ensuring swift turnaround within SLAs

Liaising with accounts department to provide breakdowns of cost payments

Maximising cost recovery through ensuring the administrative cost tasks are undertaken swiftly

Liaising with external suppliers regarding payments and invoicing

Providing regular management updates regarding SLAs and billing figures

Assisting with Part 8 enforcement & cost assessment proceedings (training will be given)

Skills:

- Proven experience as an Assistant or in a similar role

- Well organised with the ability to process and assimilate data using Excel and Proclaim

Ability to meet targets and work under pressure with high turnaround workload

Establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and external suppliers

Ability to prioritise workload and identify urgent tasks by using own initiative

- Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal

- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Join us as a Costs Assistant to contribute to our office's efficiency and success.

Why work at Driscoll Kingston:

Fantastic city centre working environment with great travel links Competitive Salaries Great Bonus Scheme Real Succession & Promotion opportunities 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Closed over Christmas period in addition to Holidays Birthday day off Flexi time Home working Enhanced sickness scheme Reward of 500 if no sickness in 12 month period Workplace pension Death in service Policy with benefit of 3 times salary Private healthcare Health & wellbeing program Free Flu vaccination Bike to Work Scheme Mentoring programme Paid legal study courses subject to application Paid study leave Paid exam leave Rooftop Bar area Private gym area on site with shower facilities Minimum of 2 free company parties per annum Early finish on a Friday Gym membership including classes Secure bike storage Discounted local parking Offices based in the heart of the city centre
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Flexitime Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

surveying: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person