Job type
TemporaryLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
LegalPay
Up to £30,000Closing date
30 Mar 2026
Billing Assistant, Up to £30,000, Immediate start, Legal Firm.
Billing Assistant – 3‑Month Temporary Contract
Full Time | Manchester (Hybrid)
2 days office / 3 days remote
Department: Finance
We’re looking for a Billing Assistant to join the Working Capital Team on a 3‑month temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organised, numerically confident and comfortable working in a fast‑paced finance environment. You’ll support billing processes for a high‑volume Casualty Practice, ensuring invoicing is accurate, timely and aligned with agreed service levels.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Reviewing new matters to ensure billing details, rates and arrangements are correctly set up
- Producing accurate invoices and credit notes using the in‑house billing system
- Supporting multi‑party billing, apportionments, net recovery and joint billing
- Handling billing queries via phone and email
- Processing e‑billing submissions, rejections and appeals
- Managing shared inboxes and prioritising workload effectively
- Completing WIP write‑offs
- Using systems such as spreadsheets, 3e and case management tools to resolve queries
- Preparing matters for e‑billing, including collecting budgets and reference details
- Maintaining accurate Excel records
- Assisting with dispatch and distribution of completed bills
- Supporting the team with any ad hoc administrative or finance tasks
Skills & Experience Required
Technical Skills
- Good Microsoft Excel skills (training available)
- Strong numeracy and high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Experience checking financial/account information (desirable)
- Confidence with billing or credit control systems (desirable)
Communication & Teamwork
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Professional telephone and email manner
- Positive, proactive “can‑do” approach
- Strong team player who collaborates well
What you need to do now
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