Billing Assistant in Newtownabbey

The Vacancy

It’s an exciting time to join Fieldfisher in Belfast! Our Belfast office is experiencing significant growth as we expand our presence and strengthen our business across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team during a period of rapid development and innovation. We’re building something special here driven by ambition, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and grow with us, now is the perfect time to come on board.

We are seeking a dedicated Biller to join our team, supporting Revenue Controllers in managing the WIP management cycle and maintaining the flow of accurate billings in line with agreed targets. This role involves overseeing and contributing to the general billing and IP folder for both our UK and SV offices. As a Billing Assistant, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise in all aspects of WIP billing within a European law firm, while engaging with Partners and collaborating closely with other functions within the accounts team.

Why should you apply?

• Innovative Environment: Join a forward-thinking firm committed to innovative solutions in the legal industry.
• Career Growth: Be part of a firm that supports career development and advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a people first, supportive environment.
• Diverse Opportunities: Engage in various aspects of WIP billing and interact with different departments.
• Global Reach: Contribute to billing processes for both UK and international offices.
• Professional Development: Access to training and resources to enhance your skills and knowledge.

As a Billing Assistant, you will be:

• Working as part of the UK billing team to draft and finalise invoices.
• Issuing invoices in accordance with UK and EU VAT regulations.
• Working with a range of different departments and clients issuing invoices in various styles.
• Ensuring that all bills are raised in accordance with agreed billing instructions or client requirements e.g. retainer bills.
• Understanding exception rates on clients and matters and from time-to-time coordinating adjustments to fee earner rates on client/matter files.
• Coordinating write-offs to also include time and disbursement transfers, time divisions, revaluations and file closures.

A bit about you:

• Can develop strong working relationships with the billing team learning all billing aspects relating to the different types of billing/e-billing across the firm.
• Requires strong understanding of the billing procedures in a professional services firm and detailed knowledge of alternative billing arrangements, SAR and VAT issues impacting on billing.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with individual Partners, Fee Earners and PAs in a professional and personable manner.
• This is a key role for the visibility of the accounts team and so must always be professional and presentable.
• Needs to be able to provide value and quality in all preparation, drafting and finalisation of invoices issued.
• Needs to have strong numeracy and communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Needs to have good experience of using Microsoft applications and using different billing platforms.
• Strong ability and work ethic to meet deadlines under pressure.

Who are we looking for?

We don’t have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more.
• Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You’ll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you’d like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
• Inclusion is not exclusive: If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

What to do next:

Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV. Successful applications will be invited to a 20-30 minute introductory call with a recruiter. Every role recruits differently. But we’ll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises. For hybrid opportunities, you’ll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting. We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can’t always promise that. We will work around everyone’s availability.

You can contact us at Brianna.Hart. We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.