Billing Assistant - Contract

Description

In this role, you will work closely with the Legal Secretarial team, supporting Finance and Corporate Fee Earners with all billing-related tasks.

What you’ll do

• Prepare draft bills for fee earners upon request; review and edit pre-bills in response to fee earners’ requests.
• Ensure bills are processed in a timely manner and promptly address billing-related queries when required.
• Generate WIP (Work in Progress) and A/R (Accounts Receivable) reports.
• Actively follow up with Partners, Associates, and Secretaries to confirm whether bills have been sent to clients.
• Monitor e-billing progress and liaise with other offices and the global Finance team.
• Ensure necessary approvals are obtained for special rates, agreed fees, and charge-out rates.
• Process edits of fee earners’ time entries and transfer time between client matters as required.
• Develop a strong understanding of the matters handled by the Cayman office to facilitate efficient billing cycles and ensure tight billing deadlines are met.
• Submit and process bills and invoices via the 3E system.

What you’ll bring

• 1-2 years of accounting and billing experience in professional services firms.
• Degree in Accounting & Finance, Business, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise work effectively.
• Experience with billing systems such as 3E (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values its people and promotes a collaborative and inclusive culture. Our client provides accessible development opportunities and fosters a team-spirited environment where employees feel empowered to succeed.
If you are an organised, detail-oriented professional with billing experience in a professional services environment, we would love to hear from you.

Send your resume through to Niamh | niamh@steppingstonesrecruitment.com