The Firm

Our client is an international law firm with a strong European presence and a well-established London office. With a reputation for technical excellence and a highly collaborative culture, the firm works across jurisdictions to support a diverse client base, including leading technology businesses and multinational organisations. The London finance team works closely with colleagues across Europe, supporting partners in delivering commercially focused, efficient billing and revenue management processes.

The Opportunity

This is a varied and hands-on role sitting at the heart of billing, WIP management, and collections. You will act as a key liaison between partners, clients, and finance, ensuring billing processes run smoothly and revenue is maximized.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing bills in line with firm policy and German and UK VAT requirements, ensuring timely posting, approval, and dispatch
  * Managing WIP and inventory, proactively prompting billing and addressing residual balances on matter completion
  * Uploading and managing e-bills and liaising with the e-billing team as required
  * Assisting with client and matter openings for London TCG, including initiating conflicts searches and supporting AML processes
  * Ensuring engagement letters are issued and returned, and that fee arrangements and alerts are accurately recorded
  * Arranging and leading monthly inventory review meetings with partners, documenting outcomes and updating internal systems
  * Monitoring accounts receivable, liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and support timely collections
  * Processing time transfers and write-offs in accordance with firm policy
  * Producing WIP and AR reporting for partners, clients, and audit requests

This is a visible role requiring strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to engage directly with partners and clients. You will report to the Finance Supervisor in London and work closely with finance and management teams across multiple offices. The position is based in London.

Requirements

• 3-4 years' billing and collections experience within a law firm or professional services environment
  * Strong understanding of billing processes, WIP management, and accounts receivable
  * Experience using billing systems (Aderant preferred) and advanced Excel capability
  * Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with partners and clients
  * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  * Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  * Fluent English and German (written and verbal)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
  * Comprehensive benefits package
  * Exposure to international stakeholders and cross-border finance operations
  * Collaborative and supportive team environment

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.