Chalk Hill Group are supporting a growing and well-established organisation in Winchester with the appointment of a Billing Administrator / Billing Clerk on a temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to join the team at an interesting time, initially providing support across the day-to-day finance and billing administration functions, with the potential to become increasingly involved in project accounting as the business continues the implementation of a new system.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of projects from a financial perspective.
- Monitor project budgets, fees, WIP and profitability.
- Prepare project financial analysis, monthly commentary and WIP reporting.
- Produce fee projections and support the monthly billing process.
- Raise, review and issue invoices, including resolving billing discrepancies and producing credit notes where required.
- Liaise with Project Managers and Job Runners regarding aged WIP, billing and project performance.
- Maintain accurate project and financial data within the project management system.
- Monitor timesheet compliance and ensure accurate time is captured for billing.
- Review fee agreements, contracts and billing requirements for new projects.
- Produce project and fee-related management reports.
- Support continuous improvement of finance and billing processes.
- Provide guidance to project teams on financial management and the relationship between timesheets, billing and income.
About You
We're looking for someone with at least 2 years' experience in a similar billing, project accounting or finance role, ideally within professional services.
You'll ideally have:
- Strong billing experience.
- Good understanding of WIP
- Excellent Excel skills and experience using finance/project management systems.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with non-finance stakeholders.
- A proactive, organised and flexible approach.
- Good understanding of VAT and tax matters.
Relevant accounting qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
The Opportunity
- Winchester-based with occasional London travel.
- Opportunity to gain broad exposure across billing, project accounting, WIP and management reporting.
- Join a collaborative Finance team within a well-established and growing professional services
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Billing Administrator in Winchester employer: Chalk Hill Group Careers
Chalk Hill Group offers an exceptional work environment for finance professionals seeking to make a significant impact within an internationally operating SME in Winchester. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function while collaborating closely with the CEO, fostering a culture of trust and innovation. The company values work-life balance and provides a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional development and the enhancement of financial processes.
