Finance Administrator

Fully on site, no hybrid Our client is a well-established law firm and they are now seeking an experienced person to support their finance team. Our client is either seeking someone who has experience of legal aid or as a legal cashier. However, they will also consider experienced finance administrators who enjoy working in a busy finance role. Your role as a billing assistant, you will: Prepare and submit claims for payment on account to support 3 monthly billing processes. Process final, appeal and adjustment bills prepared by Costs Draftsman. Submit COP court assessed bills on e-filing. Resolve accounts ledger queries in relation to billing. Reconcile Legal Aid Statements, including posting bills and accurate allocation of costs. Act as point of contact for the Legal Aid Agency and between the family/care departmental staff as needed. Act as point of contact for the external Costs Draftsman. Undertake intermittent cost checks. Be responsible for the monthly submission of the mental health and family fixed fee (legal help) bills; and Prepare and submit intermittent exceptional mental health legal help bills. Oversee claim processes for disbursements and invoices from Experts to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) for the Family/Care Department. The ideal candidate will have: Excellent attention to detail. Strong organisational skills to manage high volume billing activities efficiently. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Willingness to learn and be part of a team. A proactive attitude. A problem solving mindset; and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Experience in using the legal aid agency CCMS system (Cost Management System) would be advantageous. In return our client offers: The opportunity to work in a friendly office, with a modern case management system. Ongoing training in a supportive environment for career growth; and employee benefits of a pension scheme, 28 days holiday plus additional for Birthday and long service. ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Walsall, GB

Posted Date: 1/11/2025