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Banking Administrator (Fixed Term Contract)

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United Kingdom
Work type
Hybrid
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
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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.

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