Billing Specialist - FTC (12 months) Hybrid - #1725162

UK Job Description

Description

The successful candidate will provide support to the EME Revenue team, assisting in the running of the Firm’s billing function. They will be based in our Global Solutions Leeds office but will support the practice groups in all of the European and Middle East offices.

The job specification may evolve according to the needs of the team/ Firm.

The Firm

Reed Smith is a global law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States.

Operating as one global partnership, we represent leading international businesses from FTSE 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises; advising clients on cross border transactions, international commercial disputes and regulation. We specialise in industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, energy and natural resources, entertainment and media, shipping and real estate.

We all share a common culture, with core values supporting the firm’s commitment to add value, achieve excellence, and promote professional development. London is our largest office with approximately 700 people, including over 350 fee earners across the full range of commercial practice areas. Consistent with the firm’s strategy, the office has grown significantly over the past five years. Key to this growth has been our ability to successfully integrate new hires into our business and give them a platform to flourish. We place a huge significance on listening to our people and incorporating their ideas wherever possible.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparing bills, credit notes, proformas and dealing with general enquiries for partners and/or clients
• Dealing with time and disbursement write offs and intra matter transfers
• Liaising closely with partners, other fee earners, billers and Revenue Co-Ordinators to help control unbilled time/costs and maximise billing.
• Assisting with E-billing invoices to client systems or emailing if required.
• Working closely with the E-biller to ensure timely uploads of invoices and deal with any rejections.
• Maintaining a diary of billing events and ensure that these are acted upon.
• General housekeeping and daily matter management..
• Liaising with the Billing Manager to make sure they are aware of any issues arising in order to maintain service flow.
• Other duties relate to accounts as assigned by Director of Revenue Operations
  
  

Key Skills, Attributes and Experience

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Team player.
• Highly organised & efficient, with a strong focus on service delivery.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Assertive and professional.
• Good time management.
• Proactive.
• Excel and Word (advanced level).
  
  

At Reed Smith, we welcome direct applications either in response to one of our advertised vacancies or on a speculative basis. Please click on the “Apply Now” button to submit your details and we will be in touch.

No search firms/agencies please.

Reed Smith's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have a disability or a long-term health condition and require adjustments to be made for you within the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Recruitment team. For more information on our approach to diversity and inclusion please visit our website .