A leading Legal firm in Dublin City Centre is seeking an experienced Billing Specialist to join its finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong financial acumen who is looking to advance their career in a dynamic and professional environment.
Location: Dublin 4
Salary is DOE €42,000- €50,000
Benefits: 5% Pension, Healthcare, and Death in Service Benefit, social club and events
Study support available for those pursuing ACCAs etc
Hybrid: 3 days in the office per week
The finance team is a close-knit group of five, working collaboratively to support the business's financial health and strategic goals. Led by the CFO, who works with the management team on strategic matters and system improvements within the team. The Financial Controller takes the lead on delivering key financial management information and overseeing the team's day-to-day operations.
This role offers significant autonomy, empowering you to take ownership of the firm's billing activities. As a key position, you will supervise billing processes, assist with accounts receivable, and ensure the accuracy of all client account records
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end billing process, ensuring invoices are issued accurately, promptly, and in compliance with VAT and legal industry requirements.
- Proactively monitor and manage Work in Progress (WIP) and outlays, working with fee earners to maximise timely billing and cash flow.
- Ensure all billable costs and disbursements are accurately recorded, reviewed, and recovered through the billing process.
- Support credit control activities by assisting with the collection of outstanding debts and resolving billing-related queries.
- Maintain accurate billing records and contribute to the continuous improvement of billing and revenue processes.
- Assist with shared finance tasks as needed from stamping requests to credit card and petty cash requests.
Person Specification & Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years in a billing, accounts receivable, or legal finance role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
- Proficiency in using legal practice management systems is advantageous
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Accounting Technician qualification or equivalent is advantageous but not essential
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with partners, fee earners, clients, and colleagues across the firm to ensure an efficient billing process.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in a high growth legal firm.
