At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic costs team and drive high-quality service delivery.
- Company: Established legal services organisation with a strong focus on costs management.
- Benefits: Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enhance your career in a thriving sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a specialist team in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in costs management and proven leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our client is an established and growing professional legal services organisation with a strong specialist costs function. They are looking to appoint an experienced Costs Team Leader on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced costs professional with strong leadership skills to take responsibility for team performance, costs operations and the delivery of a high-quality service.
The Role
- Lead and manage a specialist costs team, overseeing day-to-day performance and delivery
- Provide direction on costs strategy, processes and best practice
- Monitor team performance, workload and operational priorities
- Support the development and progression of team members
- Oversee costs processes, billing activity and financial controls
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of costs objectives
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and service standards
- Provide clear reporting and updates to senior stakeholders
- Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and within required timescales
About You
- Substantial experience within a costs management, legal costs or professional services environment
- Proven experience leading, managing and developing a team
- Strong understanding of costs procedures, billing processes and financial controls
- Confident managing stakeholders at different levels of an organisation
- Able to communicate costs strategy and operational priorities clearly
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant qualification in law, accountancy, business management or a related discipline would be advantageous
- Professional qualification within costs, legal practice management or a related area desirable
- Previous experience within a law firm or regulated professional services environment
- Demonstrable leadership and people-management experience
Costs Team Leader in Leeds employer: Douglas Scott Ltd
Douglas Scott Ltd is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of London, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the finance team. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in legal aid cost recovery. Join us to be part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.
