We are looking for a Billing Assistant to join the Finance department of our client in central Bristol. This role is responsible for delivering an efficient and effective bill processing service, ensuring a high-quality service in day to day work. The role requires accuracy, strict compliance with VAT legislation and adherence to the firm's policies and procedures, in relation to billing, credit notes, time write-offs, transfers, and the maintenance of the firm's financial data. Main duties and responsibilities Delivering draft billing reports and following up on a timely basis to ensure that regular billing patterns are established, and where possible monthly billing cycles, taking care that any special client billing requirements are observed. Accepting responsibility and taking ownership of minor operational issues, finding practical solutions and escalating problems where appropriate. Interacting with a wide range of contacts at different levels, requiring an awareness of own impact on others and an adjustment of behaviour accordingly Providing commercial and legislative advice Ensuring that draft bills and engrossed invoices are issued in line with the firm's policies and procedures, meeting all legislative regulations. Resolving issues whilst ensuring that no significant delays occur. Ensuring that relevant authorisation is obtained where appropriate, in line with the firm's policies. Ensuring the effective application of special rates and arrangements on all matters and taking measures to diagnose and rectify errors. Person specification Education / qualifications / experience Experience in a Law firm environment with experience of billing processes preferred. To be able to demonstrate the application of best practice together with a commercial approach with regards to billing. To be able to demonstrate experience of building successful relationships. Knowledge and technical skills Excel skills to Intermediate level. Very good working use of Microsoft office. Ability to advise on system functionality and transactions. Ability to advise the business on, and ensuring compliance with, GAAP, VAT legislation and the provisions of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering requirements.