Biller - Sheffield

We are looking for a Biller in Sheffield to join our Billing, Finance & Accounting team. 

About the Role

In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including: 

§    Timely processing of bills based on proforma instructions within agreed SLAs
§    Ensure compliance with client guidelines, terms and conditions / ensuring compliance with the firms agreed billing processes and procedures throughout
§    Check VAT and numerical calculations on bills, and compliance to VAT and Solicitors Accounts Rules
§    Generate draft bills when required based on proforma instructions from stakeholders 
§    Forward draft bills to reviewers and editors as required and deal with all necessary amendments/corrections.
§    Edit narratives, transfer costs and fees, write offs and other changes required to create a draft or final bill. 
§    Review time narratives for accuracy of recording, identify and correct typos etc.
§    Prepare narratives and breakdowns as required
§    Work closely with the Working Capital teams to ensure billing guidelines are followed and all queries are dealt with promptly
§    Work with the Matter Administration and Risk teams to clear any blocks preventing billing    
§    Liaise with the eBilling team to share billing guidelines and portal requirements if required
§    Deal with volume/bulk proforma edits via 3e workflow
§    Generate Credit Notes based on re-issue instructions via workflow adhering to our strict guidelines
§    Scheduled proforma generation as required
§    Process ad-hoc proforma requests within the agreed service level
§    Liaise with stakeholders to resolve queries effectively

About You

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one.  Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role you must meet the following skills and experience:

Key Skills
§    Works to given timeframes and anticipates likely workflows
§    Consistently produces accurate work, exceptional attention to detail
§    Good written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate at all levels, confident, professional telephone manner
§    Willing to do routine tasks 
§    Self-motivated, proactive and ability to prioritise and manage own workload
§    Able to use initiative, but also work well within a team 
§    Proficient in MS Excel and Word
§    Responsible for managing own development and willing to learn
§    Analytical skills to resolve queries
§    Shows flexibility in approach 

Experience required
§    Billing Experience preferable
§    Knowledge of a legal billing system preferred - Elite 3e/Enterprise desirable
§    Experience in a partnership or professional services environment with a finance background.

Professional/Educational Qualification
§    Strong numeracy and literacy skills 
§    Strong grounding in Word and Excel
§    GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, strong academic credentials

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What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)

• Flexible, hybrid working policy

• Generous bonus scheme

• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)

• Holiday exchange scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Enhanced parental leave

• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.