Senior Billing Coordinator

Our client is a leading specialist London law firm. They work with a UK and international client base across practice areas covering Antitrust, Aviation, Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation. The firm is global in its perspective and is top-ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers. They are recognized as one of the fastest growing legal practices in the UK.

They are now looking to recruit a Senior Billing Coordinator to join their accounts team. The successful applicant will have good knowledge of legal billing and have previous experience in a law firm. The main purpose of this role is reviewing and controlling disbursements and WIP balances.

1. Preparation and posting of complex interim and final bills for all departments, to include control of Legal Aid receipts and Legal Aid billing.
2. Carry out final reconciliation at the time of final billing.
3. Maintain a strict review and control of disbursement and WIP balances.
4. File closures and write off of irrecoverable WIP and disbursements, checking for any final interest prior to file being closed.
5. Monthly meetings with the Finance Director to report on revenue control and billing issues.
6. Monthly billing runs for other departments, checking VAT, making amendments, posting, and printing.
7. Maintain charge-out rates.

1. Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and Elite 3E.
2. Previous experience in a solicitors accounts office.
3. Direct experience of billing and familiarity with accounts procedures.
4. Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.