Your New Role:
You’ll be joining a well-known, long-established law firm with an excellent reputation in the market. The firm prides itself on delivering high-quality legal services supported by strong financial management. They take their finances seriously and are committed to ensuring that client billing is accurate, timely, and handled with care. You’ll be part of a team that plays a crucial role in keeping the firm’s operations running smoothly.

Your new role:
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll work closely with lawyers and Partners to help them manage their ongoing matters, prepare bills, and ensure everything is billed correctly and on schedule. You’ll act as the go-to finance contact for your assigned teams, offering guidance, support, and insight to help them stay on top of their financial responsibilities. It’s an ideal position for someone who has already worked in a law firm and understands the nuances of legal billing, WIP management, and working capital.
Main Responsibilities:
*Reviewing WIP with Partners to help them meet monthly and quarterly billing targets
*Preparing draft bills and managing them through the full approval workflow
*Chasing outstanding drafts to ensure bills are finalised promptly
*Comparing estimates vs actuals and encouraging better billing discipline across teams
*Handling write-offs, billing notes, file closures, and matter updates
*Maintaining accurate financial records and documenting any changes
*Supporting matter setup and maintenance within the firm’s finance system
*Helping lawyers understand billing processes and best practices
*Ensuring new matters are set up correctly for smooth billing
*Promoting early and consistent monthly billing to improve cash flow


What you’ll need to succeed:
*Previous experience in a law firm
*Knowledge of legal billing or working capital
*Confidence working with senior lawyers and Partners
*Strong attention to detail and solid numeracy
*Good Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
*Experience with systems like Elite 3E (advantageous but not essential)
*Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a busy environment
*A proactive, commercially aware mindset

What you’ll get in return:
*A role within a respected, established law firm
*Close exposure to senior stakeholders and decision-makers
*Opportunities to grow within legal finance and develop your career
*A supportive, collaborative team environment
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*Hybrid Working - 2 days in the office a week

What you need to do now :

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