Fees Clerk
Selborne Chambers
Salary: £Competitive, dependent upon experience
Type: Full time
Location: London
Reporting to: Head of Finance
About Selborne Chambers:
Selborne Chambers is a leading chancery set of barristers specialising in a wide variety of Commercial and Chancery Commercial work with particular emphasis on:
- Civil fraud and asset recovery
- Corporate and commercial matters
- Financial services
- Insolvency
- Professional Negligence
- Real Property
- Residential and commercial landlord and tenant
- Trusts, Probate and Estates
Barrister members provide advocacy and advice both nationally and in other jurisdictions (including USA, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, the Channel Islands, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Israel).
About the Role:
Selborne Chambers is seeking an experienced, commercially focused and proactive Fees Clerk to join our busy and professional Chambers. Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the Senior Clerks, Chambers Operations Manager and Members of Chambers, this is a key position responsible for the effective management of billing, fee collection, aged debt recovery and financial administration.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maximising cash flow, maintaining accurate billing records and supporting Chambers' financial performance through robust debt management, reporting and process improvement. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong commercial awareness and the ability to build effective working relationships with barristers, solicitors and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Billing, Fees & Revenue Management
- Manage the end-to-end billing process using the LEX practice management system.
- Ensure all fee notes are raised accurately and promptly in accordance with Chambers' billing procedures.
- Undertake fee note reconciliations and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Maintain accurate time recording and billing records across Chambers.
- Provide advice and guidance to barristers and clerks regarding fee notes, billing queries and collection matters.
- Support the preparation and monitoring of Cost Budgeting Estimates where required.
- Assist with revenue forecasting and financial performance reporting.
Debt Collection & Credit Control
- Take ownership of Chambers' debt collection and fee recovery processes.
- Operate a structured fee-chasing cycle through telephone, email and written correspondence.
- Manage and reduce aged debt through proactive collection activity and regular follow-up.
- Conduct detailed aged debt analysis, identifying collection risks, trends and opportunities.
- Prepare monthly aged debt reports and management information for the Head of Finance and Senior Clerks.
- Organise and attend regular aged debt review meetings with Members of Chambers, providing detailed updates and agreed action plans.
- Liaise directly with solicitors, clients and fee-paying organisations to resolve outstanding payment issues.
- Escalate complex collection matters where appropriate and monitor progress through to resolution.
Practice Management & Administration
- Maintain accurate records within the LEX practice management system, ensuring all actions, communications and supporting documents are fully recorded.
- Produce and monitor Zero Unbilled Reporting, investigating outstanding matters and ensuring records remain current and accurate.
- Support data integrity and reporting requirements across Chambers.
- Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to maximise efficiency and collection performance.
- Develop and maintain best-practice procedures for billing, collections and financial administration.
Reporting & Financial Analysis
- Produce regular management reports on billing, collections, aged debt and revenue performance.
- Analyse financial data and present findings to senior management.
- Monitor collection targets and key performance indicators.
- Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required.
- Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
Chambers Administration Support
- Work closely with the Chambers Operations Manager on Barstat administration and associated operational processes.
- Assist with administrative projects and initiatives that support the effective running of Chambers.
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism and client service at all times.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Previous experience in a Fees Clerk, Revenue Clerk, Credit Controller or Billing role.
- Strong understanding of debt collection, aged debt management and fee recovery.
- Experience of legal billing processes within a barristers' chambers, solicitors' practice or professional services environment.
- Proven ability to manage a substantial debt portfolio and improve collection performance.
- Experience producing financial reports and analysing management information.
Desirable Experience
- Working knowledge of the LEX practice management system.
- Experience within a barristers' chambers environment.
- Knowledge of Barstat administration processes.
- Experience preparing or supporting Cost Budgeting Estimates.
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
- Exceptional organisational and time management abilities.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise competing demands and work under pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Professional, approachable and able to build effective relationships at all levels.
- Discreet and trustworthy with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
What Selborne Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work within a respected and successful Chambers.
- Professional and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and business performance.
- Career development and progression opportunities for the right candidate.
If you are an experienced Fees Clerk looking for a varied and commercially focused role where you can make a genuine impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
All applicants are requested to complete an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion form, available here.
Closing date for applications: 6th July 2026
For all enquiries please contact:
ABC Partnership - 0203 890 8190 – enquiries@abcllp.com
To apply for this role please email a comprehensive CV and covering letter to Hudson Brewer – Hudson@abcllp.com & Sam Biggerstaff - Sam@abcllp.com
All third-party applications will be forwarded to ABC Partnership Ltd.
ABC are committed to equality and to fostering diversity in our profession.
We will treat everyone equally and irrespective of their age, background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Please advise us in advance of the interview if you have any access needs (including those arising from neurodiversity) and/or require reasonable adjustments for the interview so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
