Finance Assistant

A well-established law firm is looking for a Finance & Billing Assistant to join its Finance team in London. This role is ideal for someone with legal billing or accounts receivable experience who enjoys working in a detail-driven, professional services environment.

The role

You’ll provide hands-on support across billing and wider finance processes, working closely with Partners, fee earners and the Finance team to ensure accurate, timely invoicing and payment processing.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing, amending and distributing billing guides to Partners
• Producing draft invoices and finalising bills for client submission
• Submitting invoices via email and client e-billing platforms
• Liaising with Partners on billing queries and following up on outstanding drafts
• Processing disbursements, Counsel fees and overhead invoices
• Daily processing of incoming and outgoing payments (office and client accounts)
• Handling expenses, petty cash, foreign currency and corporate card administration
• Supporting conflict checks and setting up new clients and matters
• Responding to internal and external finance queries via the Finance inbox
• Assisting with ad-hoc billing and finance tasks as required

About you

• Previous billing or finance experience within a law firm is preferred
• Familiarity with legal billing processes (e-billing experience desirable)
• Some knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules is advantageous
• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Confident communicator who works well with stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive, reliable and a strong team player

Why apply?

• Join a collaborative and supportive Finance function
• Gain exposure to the full end-to-end billing cycle in a law firm
• Develop your legal finance expertise in a professional, high-standard environment
• Competitive salary (£33,000–£35,000) and standard office hours (9:30–17:30)

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