We are a busy criminal law firm based in Bradford. We are seeking a compassionate, experienced professional to join our team who has experience with the BLaid/Sage system or similar. We are looking for someone with experience in dealing with the Legal Aid Agency. Only people with experience should apply. If you do not have any experience with BLAid or Sage, full training will be provided, but the successful candidate must have accounts experience.
Main duties and responsibilities:
* Maintaining bills on the BLaid system
* Ensure the Firm's billing and credit note procedure is strictly adhered to and that all necessary authorities are obtained
* Ensure bills are dispatched in line with the Firm's Policy
* Monitoring of the billing team mailboxes and dealing with requests in a timely manner
* Opening new client files
* Applying for legal aid
* Reviewing and maintaining LAA system
* Reviewing and maintaining Digital Case System
* Ensure bills are raised in accordance with client services agreements/letters of engagement
* Time and disbursement transfers and write offs
* Collaboration with other finance teams/intake team to help resolve any billing issues
* Financial housekeeping
* Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
* Ensure compliance with VAT/local tax regulations in relation to output tax
* Provide second line support to ensure write offs and any other matter maintenance issues are actioned promptly
* Provide cover for specific tasks of other team members during periods of absence
* Production of monthly and quarterly client reports where appropriate
* Ad hoc responsibilities as designated by Line Manager
* Closing of files and archiving
* Scanning, copying, or faxing
* Preparation of bundles or binding
* Assisting Solicitors with management of client accounts and liaising with Finance Department as necessary
* Diary management
* Recording of undertakings
Qualifications:
* A good standard of education/accounting
Key Skills:
* Experience of billing on a Practice management system desirable or BLaid
* High level of numeracy
* Working knowledge of Solicitor's Accounts Rules desirable but not essential
* Proven ability to prioritise workload within a busy environment and meet deadlines
* IT literate including a good level of understanding in Microsoft packages
* Accuracy with attention to detail
* Good communication skills (written and oral)
Personal Qualities / Behaviours:
* Excellent team player
* Reliable and trustworthy
* Ability to use own initiative
* Organised and methodical
* Strong time management skills
* Positive and approachable outlook
* Pro-active approach
* Professional manner and appearance
* Ability to form positive relationships with people at all levels within the Firm
* Keen to learn
* Punctual
* Smart dress code
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £22,308.00-£24,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Billing Clerk
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