Billing and Credit Assistant

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• Role:
  Billing and Credit Assistant
• Team:
  Accounts
• Location:
  
  Bristol, Exeter or Plymouth
• Working Pattern:
  Full time (fixed term contract x 12 months)

The Billing and Credit Assistant will adopt good Credit Management processes and support the legal teams at Foot Anstey. The purpose of this role is to assist the Credit Manager with billing tasks to ensure that our legal teams and clients receive a high level of service in line with the Firm's policies. It will also support the Credit Controllers in successfully collecting cash from our clients.

The role will ensure that communication with clients, our legal teams and accounts department is appropriate and effective to invoice clients promptly and to collect cash in line with the firm's payment terms.

• Assist the Credit Controllers in operating an efficient credit control reminder system which encourages cash collection for the firm.
• Assist the Credit Manager with any billing tasks by adopting a right first time approach.
• Communicate any complex billing arrangements with the relevant Credit Controller which will assist them with collection of the invoices raised.
• Liaise with our clients by e‑mail and telephone, dealing with any queries they may have regarding their account.
• Comply with HMRC rules and regulations.
• Maintain records efficiently.
• Comply with and apply the Credit Policy.
• Allocate office payments to the ledger.
• Further ad‑hoc related duties to ensure the team runs smoothly.

• Experience working in an office environment.
• An interest in working in a finance/accounts team.
• The ability to produce work which is both accurate and of high quality.
• The ability to be proactive and organised and able to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Knowledge of accounting/bank procedures (preferred).
• A flexible approach and the ability to work in a team.
• Confident technical skills (MS Office).
• The ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.

We’re not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth. If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
• Awards and Accolades: [Insert notable firm achievements, rankings, or certifications].

• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we invite applicants to complete optional demographic questions. Any information you choose to share will be anonymised and not linked to your application. For applicants in Northern Ireland:
To meet our obligations under the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998, we monitor community background and sex to promote equality of opportunity. While you’re not required to answer these questions, we encourage you to do so. Your responses will be used anonymously for reporting to the Equality Commission and will not influence any recruitment or employment decisions.