Billing & Collections Assistant

Billings & Collections Assistant

London | Permanent | Full-time

We're working with a leading international law firm seeking a Billings & Collections Assistant to support its London finance team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and a keen interest in legal finance operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Supervisor, you'll assist with billing, collections, and inventory management (WIP/AR) across client matters. You'll work closely with Partners, clients, and internal teams to ensure accurate invoicing, prompt collections, and compliance with firm policies and UK VAT legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Billing & Inventory Management

• Prepare and process client invoices using Aderant, ensuring compliance with VAT and firm guidelines
• Upload e-bills and liaise with the e-billing team as needed
• Monitor client/matter setup and ensure inventory reflects engagement terms
• Track WIP and prompt billing, process write-offs and time transfers as required
• Provide WIP updates and respond to audit queries

Collections & Client Liaison

• Liaise with clients monthly to confirm invoice receipt and resolve AR issues
• Update comments and escalate concerns to Finance Supervisor
• Process office account receipts across multiple currencies and ensure accurate application

About You

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in billing, collections or legal finance preferred
• Familiarity with Aderant and UK VAT legislation
• Strong Excel and Outlook skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Comfortable working in a busy, deadline-driven environment

This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and build your expertise in legal billing and collections. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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