Billing Assistant

Job Description

I am currently recruiting an Billing Assistant to work for a consultancy company based in London, close to Bank station on a temp contractThey are offering Hybrid work 2/3 days in the officeClient DetailsMy client is consultancy company . Been on the market for over the last 40 years, experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the worlds leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities andchallengesThey are looking to hire an Billing Assistant on a temp contractMy client is based in London, close to Bank station but they are offering Hybdrid workSector: ConsultancyDescriptionBilling Specialist: About the Role Working in a centralised Finance department of 70 supporting the EMEA region of FTI Consulting, the Billing Specialist role is ideally suited to someone with Professional Services expertise, who possesses excellent communication, organisationaland time management skills. Attention to detail and a best in class client service attitude are critical for this role, in a region which is experiencing significant growth. The Billing Specialist position reports to the EMEA Billing Manager and is responsiblefor providing accurate and timely processing of all client and intercompany billing across various business Segments. This position interacts on a regular basis with management as well as other internal client departments to integrate solutions that meet thecompanys goals both financially and operationally. Other responsibilities include month end closing deadlines.What Youll Do* Review client project setup is accurate and reflects the billing information recorded in the letter of engagement - Billing address, rates, discounts, VAT implications. * Responsible for raising draft invoices and liaising with the business to improve accuracy to reduce manual amendments during the billing phase. * Finalisation of client invoices once approved by client facing team members. * Perform write offs, rate changes, narrative amendments, credit notes where applicable. * Ensure the billing/invoicing month end close process is completed timely and accurately. * Document billing/invoicing internal controls and procedures where necessary. * Enforce and comply with the documented internal controls assigned to billing/invoicing processes. * Serve as a billing/invoicing contact for both internal and external auditors. * Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high level of quality and professionalism. * Link with business contacts to check the accuracy of pricing and volumes that impact invoice values. * Other duties as assigned.How Youll GrowWe are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills developmentthrough on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. Youll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.ProfileSkills and Attributes for Success* Client service mindset and attitude* Attention to detail and ability to prioritise * Energetic and self-motivated* Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills* Team oriented person who is detail oriented and dependable * Ability to work effectively in a high growth environment and in a rapidly changing organisation* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with personnel at all levels of the organization. * Used to working with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environmentBasic Qualifications* Good background in billing within a matrix organisation* Experience of working with high volumes of invoices* An understanding of WIP* Proficient in in Word and ExcelPreferred Qualifications* Knowledge of Unit 4* Previous experience in an EMEA environment and multicurrency invoices* Knowledge of VAT in the EMEA regionJob OfferThe successful candidate will be paid £35,000 to £40,000 per annum depending on experience.