Closing Date:
Saturday 7th November 2026
Generous salary and benefits (inc hybrid working)
Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Clerking and Head of Finance as Billing Clerk, you will oversee, implement, and continually improve Chambers’ billing systems. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that all professional fees are billed accurately and processed promptly.
About this Employer
Our client, Serjeants’ Inn Chambers, is a modern, award-winning set known for its expertise in high-profile medical, police, professional discipline, regulatory, and criminal law. With a strong reputation for excellence, Chambers’ Members handle complex cases that address important legal, ethical, and social issues. Chambers is now seeking to recruit a Billing Clerk to join the finance team dealing with the billing of Barristers’ professional fees.
Person Specification
- Keen attention to detail
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including good spoken and written English
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues, barristers and clients
- Calm, patient and flexible approach to work in a very busy environment
- Work well under pressure with the ability to multi-task
- Professional attitude and presentation
- Good organisational skills to ensure all financial information
Key Responsibilities
- Take a strategic lead in the development and continuous improvement of Chambers’ billing function.
- Regularly reviewing processes, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
- Recommending and taking the lead on improvement to Chambers billing systems and procedures.
- Responsible for Chambers Time Recording system and prompt transfer of times to cases.
- Chasing, where necessary relevant persons for billing information.
- Process invoices and fee notes across all practice areas and funding streams at appropriate times.
- To ensure prompt payment of Chambers invoice
Professional Qualifications
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role (including clerking), ideally in another leading Chambers
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, with confidence in using Excel to manage and analyse information
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- The ability to handle challenging conversations with tact and professionalism
- Detail-oriented with the ability to think strategically and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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