Senior Billing and Credit Assistant in Bristol

Ready to take your Billing and Credit career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward‑thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

The role in 60 seconds:

• Role: Senior Billing and Credit Assistant
• Team: Accounts
• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol or Plymouth
• Working Pattern: Full time

Why this role matters: This role is essential to maintaining the firm’s financial health and ensuring we can continue to invest in our people, clients and communities by safeguarding accurate billing, timely cash collection, and strong financial governance.

What you’ll do: As a Senior Billing and Credit Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Billing and Credit Manager with billing, reporting and credit control activities. You’ll work closely with our lawyers, our clients and the wider Finance team to ensure a smooth, accurate and timely billing and cash collection process. You’ll also support Credit Controllers, provide high‑quality reporting and help drive efficiencies across the function. This is a role that suits someone who enjoys building strong working relationships, has an eye for detail and takes a “right first time” approach to their work.

In this role you'll deal with:

• Support Credit Controllers with an efficient reminder system that promotes effective client cash collection.
• Lead monthly billing cycles for assigned legal teams, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Liaise with lawyers and clients to resolve billing and account queries.
• Communicate complex billing arrangements clearly to Credit Controllers to support successful cash collection.
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, HMRC regulations and the firm’s Credit Policy.
• Allocate office payments accurately and in line with firm policy.
• Assist with high‑level reporting tasks to support the firm’s cash‑flow management and core debt reduction.
• Adopt a disciplined and accurate approach to data reconciliation and reporting.

What You’ll Bring: We're seeking someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment and brings:

• Relevant and confident experience working in a Billing and Credit function.
• A strong commitment to accuracy, quality and attention to detail.
• Proactive, organised and able to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident communicator able to tailor style to different audiences.
• Sound understanding of accounting and banking procedures (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to develop knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• A flexible, team‑focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Competence with modern IT systems and finance software.

Join a seriously ambitious firm: An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark. A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises. A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative. A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities. Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you:

• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).

Ready to apply? Hit the “Apply Now” button. Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you. Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.

Invited for interview? With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do. We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have. If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we invite applicants to complete optional demographic questions. Any information you choose to share will be anonymised and not linked to your application.