Billing Specialist

About This Role

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider Finance team, the Billing Specialist will play a key role in managing the billing lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely invoice production, eBilling submissions and stakeholder support, whilst maintaining compliance with regulatory and firm requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal billing professional to join a highly regarded international firm, supporting Partners and fee earners across London and other global offices.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review and amend pre-bills in line with Partner requirements and agreed billing arrangements
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of complex bills across London and other international offices
• Work closely with Partners and fee earners to manage billing cycles, WIP and client-specific billing requirements
• Prepare and submit invoices through various eBilling platforms, ensuring compliance with client guidelines
• Respond promptly to billing and finance queries from both internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare supporting documentation and backup schedules in accordance with client requirements
• Proactively follow up on outstanding billing matters to ensure invoices are issued within agreed deadlines
• Work closely with Intake and Compliance teams to ensure KYC and CDD requirements are completed and maintained
• Assist with reconciliation processes and wider finance reporting requirements

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the full billing lifecycle, including WIP management and eBilling
• Experience working directly with Partners and fee earners
• Knowledge of Aderant CMS or a similar legal finance system would be advantageous
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong client service ethos and stakeholder management skills

Important Details

• Work format: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

About the Company

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist that has been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally for over thirty years.