Billing Assistant
Bristol
Mewburn Ellis is the forward-looking IP firm. 150 years old, but very much with a focus on the future, we are at the top of our profession. We are ‘Top Tier’ in Legal 500, ‘Band 1’ in Chambers & Partners UK, ‘Gold Ranked’ for EPO work and ‘Top Tier’ in IAM Patent 1000 as well as being ‘Recommended’ in MIP IP Stars and WTR. We are proud to have been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal in 2024. Mewburn Ellis is the world’s first Intellectual Property firm to receive this medal, which is the highest rating you can earn in sustainable business practices.
There has never been a more exciting time to work for a firm like Mewburn Ellis. We have seen fee income grow by more than 50% in the last 3 years and have increased our overall headcount, taking us to 350 strong across five offices in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, and Munich. The culture and personality of the firm is ambitious, relaxed and friendly.
We are recruiting for a Billing Assistant to join our team in Bristol. If successful you will receive full training to bring you up to speed with the requirements of the role. This is a great opportunity to join one of Europe’s top specialist Intellectual Property firms.
The role
We are seeking a Billing Assistant to join our central billing team within the finance department in Bristol.
You will be responsible for various day-to-day billing tasks that deliver accurate, consistent and timely invoicing as a core element of our working capital management. You will work closely with the Billing Manager and other members of a growing billing team to ensure a high level of service is delivered to our clients, both internal and external.
The role will require a high level of attention to detail whilst also demonstrating flexibility, adaptability and a growth mindset. Experience of billing within a legal or professional services environment is desirable, and exposure to e-billing and a good understanding of Work in Progress (WIP) practices would be beneficial. Above all else, an ability to demonstrate a commitment to excellent client service is essential.
What’s in it for you?
We have an excellent benefit package which includes:
* Competitive salary
* A blended office and home working approach
* Flexible working hours
* 30 days leave (exc. Bank Holidays)
* Interest‑free season ticket loan
* Generous pension scheme
* Enhanced family leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Firmwide discretionary bonus scheme
* Paid day off for charitable endeavours
* Discount Voucher Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
* Workplace ISA
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Care concierge
About you
You will have experience of billing or similar finance administration, preferably within a law firm, intellectual property firm, or similar professional services environment.
With an ability to demonstrate taking responsibility for tasks being completed accurately and in a timely manner using your own initiative, whilst also contributing to the objectives of the wider Billing team and Finance department.
Good communication skills will be essential to this role, and you will be able to proactively identify and solve problems.
You will be able to deliver excellent client service, demonstrating an ability to approach your role with flexibility and adaptability. You will be a team player and able to work collaboratively with others.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
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