Finance Administrator (Birmingham)

About Eversheds
Sutherland:
The main focus of this role is to provide a high level of finance support to the Real Estate Litigation Team and will be responsible for a broad range of finance activities which requires a competent and assured individual to carry out core duties. This role description covers the main tasks typically required of our Billing Administration Assistants, however this may vary depending on the exact requirements of those you support.
We want individuals who can think on their feet, work well with others and gets things done. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills alongside people who are great to get on with. We fully reward you for your talents in a highly supportive environment that offers genuine career paths.

Key responsibilities:

Revenue Control
• Organising and attending monthly WIP review meetings with Revenue Controller, Partners and Associates - aiming to reduce lock-up days
• Preparing invoices and narratives in line with billing protocols. This will involve liaising with the relevant fee earners, secretaries and the accounts team
• Collating estimates and proformas, processing proformas, write-offs and transfers
• Running off narratives and quality control of invoices
• Distribution of invoices ensuring an organised paper trail exists
• Use of Elite Web View and Fusion Metastorm
• Daily use of Microsoft Excel for creating reports with use of pivot tables and formulae
• Assisting the Team with ad hoc billing queries and tasks

Credit Control
• When necessary liaising with clients, chasing for payment and dealing with client queries
• Monthly debt meetings with Credit Control and Partner
• Creating reports and schedules for large clients
• Updating the team on figures for the month/quarter as well as producing Individual debt reports for all earners

Skills and experience:
It is essential that you have confident communication skills, good understanding of basic computer packages and build on this knowledge by attending appropriate training courses

Key competencies:

In addition to the above, Eversheds also require awareness and full participation in the Firm's commitment to equality and diversity, the environment and health and safety.
As a valued team member you will be polite, co-operative and upbeat with all colleagues, caring about your own performance and the team's. You will be adaptable, contribute positively to new team initiatives and project a positive and professional image of the firm to clients. You will demonstrate a "can do" attitude, seek opportunities to grow. You will help to seek solutions and use initiative to start to anticipate the needs of the team and taking appropriate action.
In addition to this, you will demonstrate good time management, confidence in own ability and be professional and friendly when dealing with clients.
We're a modern, progressive law firm. We think differently and we've built a culture where individual skills and personalities can shine through. At Eversheds, we believe that innovation comes from a culture of genuine equality and diversity and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or once in post.
This is the job description as constituted at present, however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business
Salary range: Competitive