Finance Specialist

Financial Specialist - Legal

Location:

Swansea (remote working available for the right candidate)

Salary:
Circa £22,000 to £30,000 (DOE)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm - But will consider a part time role

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time, Part Time

Our client is within the Legal sector and is looking for a Legal Billing Specialist. Although they are seeking a confident billing professional with experience in Legal Aid work to join our Accounts Team we will consider candidates with suitable accounts/book keeping/calculation experience and provide training.

• Draft and submit LAA claims (Magistrates' and Crown Court work), including CRM7s and Payment on Account requests
• Track WIP and claim progress, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Review rejections, submit appeals and liaise with the LAA to resolve issues
• Work closely with fee earners and the accounts team to ensure professional fees and disbursements are posted correctly
• Support private billing and assist in closing completed case files
• Maintain compliance with LAA guidelines and audit requirements
• Use internal case management systems to keep billing records accurate and up to date

• Ideally previous experience in Legal Aid billing, ideally within a criminal law setting but not essential as can be trained.
• Strong working knowledge of LAA forms and processes (including CRM7, POA, CCMS)
• Good numeracy and attention to detail - you'll be the final check on accuracy
• Proficient in Excel and legal billing software (e.g. LEAP, Proclaim, or similar)
• Strong communication skills for dealing with internal teams, cost draftsmen, and external bodies
• Ability to work independently and stay on top of your caseload

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.