Job Board

Companies

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Billing Supervisor

London Full-Time 42000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Apply now

At a Glance

Tasks: Lead a team of Billing Coordinators and manage daily billing activities.
Company: Join Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, a top global law firm with a rich history since 1884.
Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a supportive, diverse workplace culture.
Why this job: This role offers growth opportunities, teamwork, and the chance to make an impact in a prestigious firm.
Qualifications: Requires 1-2 years of supervisory experience and 8+ years in a large law firm.
Other info: Flexible working hours and a commitment to equal opportunities for all employees.

The predicted salary is between 42000 - 60000 £ per year.

Join to apply for the Billing Supervisor role at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Continue with Google Continue with Google

Join to apply for the Billing Supervisor role at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Continue with Google Continue with Google

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.
Description/Job Summary
The Billing Supervisor is responsible for supervising and overseeing the daily activity of a team of Billing Coordinators. This role also performs Billing Coordinator duties for assigned partners.
Responsibilities/Duties

Supervise and train a team of Billing Coordinators; manage all day-to-day activities to ensure accurate and timely work product; assign, direct and monitor all work in progress, assign tasks and projects, oversee processes, address issues and provide resolution when needed
Participate in interview and staff performance process, make recommendations regarding evaluations, administer disciplinary action consistent with Firm policy escalating as appropriate
Ensure staff follows standard operating procedures, taking appropriate action when performance does not meet targets and objectives
Review and maintain client fee structures, rate changes, special billing requests and invoices to determine compliance with Firm policies and procedures
Draft bills, ensure time and disbursements are billed accordingly, finalize drafts and perform other billing coordinator duties for assigned Partners
Act as a resource for others in the research and resolution of complex and/or escalated billing questions and discrepancies providing direction to issue client resolution
When required attend Partner meetings with Billing Coordinators to discuss outstanding invoices and strategy for collections;
Review and update comments for reports distributed to the Finance Committee and Partners
Participate in weekly management meetings to discuss billing issues and ongoing projects, and to provide information and recommendations to assist with resolution of related issues
Generate, review, analyze and report on monthly, quarterly and yearly data as requested by Partners
Work on special assignments and analysis as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Conducting a regular review of Work In Progress (WIP) and Accounts receivable (AR) for your groups and arranging review meetings
Regular analysis and maintenance of client/matter data; and
Taking a lead role with special projects as needed.

Required Skills

1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
Minimum of eight years plus in a large law firm required including exposure to VAT and disbursements;
Ability to track, measure and manage performance
Must be able to effectively coach, mentor and train others to meet performance expectations
Flexibility to adapt to all work situations and work varied hours
Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules;
An understanding or experience of billing in a foreign currency and associated issues
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly in Excel;
High level of proficiency with Elite 3E required;
Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high pressure environment
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Meet and discuss team requirements regularly with London management;
Mentor and train new Billing Coordinators as directed;
Capable of organizing cover of other members work when they are absent; and
Be able to guide and share knowledge of working practices with the team.

Details
Salary and Benefits: Competitive
Hybrid: Monday-Thursday in office, ability to WFH on Fridays
Equal Opportunities
Simpson Thacher is committed to ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential, irrespective of background, identity, or circumstance. We know that we are at our best when we bring together diverse experiences and perspectives. This is why we are focused on fostering a collegial environment which maximises collaboration, empowering every individual to thrive and succeed.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries

Law Practice

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP by 2x

Get notified about new Billing Supervisor jobs in London, England, United Kingdom .