Banking Administrator

Position: Banking Administrator (Fixed Term Contract)
Are you an experienced legal billing professional looking for an opportunity where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills can make an immediate impact? We're looking for a Banking Administrator (Legal Biller) to join our Finance team on a 6-month contract, supporting a busy and collaborative Defendants Billing Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives on accuracy, and takes pride in delivering outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders.

You'll play a key role in ensuring financial transactions are processed efficiently, billing queries are resolved promptly, and financial records remain accurate and compliant.

The Role As a Banking Administrator, you'll take ownership of a variety of billing and banking activities, including:
Processing daily BACS receipts and allocating payments to the correct matter files within the case management system. Managing and maintaining suspense account balances, proactively investigating and resolving unidentified receipts. Processing defendant bills, reversals, corrections and other billing transactions accurately and within agreed timescales. Working closely with branch offices, payors and the Costs Team to resolve queries that may delay billing or payment allocation.

Responding professionally to billing-related enquiries and providing excellent customer service. Supporting colleagues across the wider finance function and providing cover during periods of absence when required. Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and integrity. About You We're looking for someone who has: A strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules and their practical application.

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload. Outstanding attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience using automated case management systems. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. The ability to work independently, use initiative and see tasks through to completion.

What We Offer You Contributory pension scheme Permanent health insurance Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash) Life assurance 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional leave over Christmas shutdown Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Cycle to work scheme Subsidised sports and social club Annual travel and parking loans Financial support for professional development Join us and build a rewarding career helping people when they need it most.