Billing Coordinator
- Recruiter
- Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- Salary is dependent upon experience. Salary bands shown by this website are not from BAL.
- Posted
- 05 Dec 2016
- Closes
- 02 Jan 2017
- Ref
- 16-0367
- Job Title
- Legal Finance
- Practice Area
- Financial Services
- PQE Level
- NQ
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
You have completed a very successful year of accounting and financial analysis work at a professional services firm... now what? Looking for a new challenge? Does immigration and the legal field interest you? Berry Appleman & Leiden is a premier corporate immigration law firm, and we are looking for someone like you for a new Billing Coordinator position in our expanding London office!
Please note:
1. This position requires a year of prior experience in accounting and financial analysis.
2. This position is located in the UK, at the BAL London office.
3. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the UK, as BAL will not be providing sponsorship for this position.
OVERVIEW:
The Billing Coordinator is the primary liaison between external suppliers and the internal legal teams. The position reports directly to the Regional Finance Accountant.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Process credit card payments and resolve queries.
• Process supplier invoices and staff expenses in a timely manner.
• Process and maintain petty cash records.
• Liaising with external suppliers in relation to outstanding invoices and being the first point of contact for suppliers.
• Ensuring all invoices are marked and sent to the US Finance team within an appropriate time limit.
• In conjunction with the GV Payables team based in the US, flagging outstanding invoices and ensuring resolution and payment of the network partner.
• Resolve queries from the US Finance team and external clients in respect of billing.
• Ensure that the UK finance team and regional Finance Accountant are kept informed of any finance issues and to seek guidance as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills and Abilities:
• A strong professional attitude when dealing with both internal and external clients.
• Attention to detail and general awareness of the accounts payable function.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person, on the phone, electronically, or through other means to individuals and groups.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and deal tactfully with sensitive information.
• Commitment to high level of customer service, and maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the firms financial data.
Desired experience:
• A minimum of one year experience performing accounting and financial analysis duties preferably in a law firm or other professional services firm.
Minimum Education Level:
• A-Levels or equivalent