Job Description

Location Bristol





Description

Make a Real Impact

Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.



Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.



As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we're part of.



Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2024/25 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for a twelfth consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.



Looking to the future, we're targeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the best people to be part of it.

Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers

We're excited to launch a new role within our Finance Department. Reporting to the Billing Manager, the Rates Coordinator will play a critical role in implementing, maintaining and assisting with revolutionising the way we maintain important rates data system within our finance system. The successful candidate would have experience in either a transactional finance, data management or administrative role, with measured experience in data integrity and data management.

The role

Apply, review and maintain billing rates within our finance system. Ensure accuracy of rate data and validation of data with key stakeholders within the firm. Facilitate the full lifecycle of rate setup, uplifts and changeovers. Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to rate application and data errors. Collaborate with pricing team and Client Relationship Leads on yearly pricing review projects. Produce reports, management information and other data for appointed frameworks. Support fee earners and other business support teams on rates related queries. Assist with client and matter instructions.

What we are looking for from you

Strong administrative or operational experience, ideally in a process-driven environment. Demonstrated ability to manage and own processes from start to finish. Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and finance systems. Strong communication skills - both written and verbal. Collaborative and proactive team player.

Work with approachable people

When we ask colleagues what makes Bevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that we make time for each other. We welcome questions and support each other. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values.

Supported to be your best

Hybrid working

We operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our people working more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.

Learning, Development & Progression

We're committed to supporting your professional and personal development needs.This means that we offer a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots of opportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourage progression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotion processes. You will be supported by your line manager to achieve your full potential.

Wellbeing

As a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll have access to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots of our people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand, which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.

Benefits

A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days) Discretionary bonus scheme Generous pension scheme Private medical insurance through Vitality Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health Life assurance Access to Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme

Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion

Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome and can feel comfortable being themselves at Bevan Brittan. To support this, we actively value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered and supported through our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives.



Recognising the unique contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or have any questions, please get in touch with our recruitment team by emailing recruitment@bevanbrittan.com

Acting responsibly, now and for the future

To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our Responsible Business strategy : Community Engagement; Environmental Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.



Our people deliver pro bono legal work for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role in our local communities and donated 100,000 across our four regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbon neutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving our net zero carbon target by 2040.


Collectively, the four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in which everyone can progress on merit, give something back to the communities in which we work; and protect the environment.