Billing officer (m/f/x)

Billing officer (m/f/x)

9071BR

Department purpose

Our Finance department in Luxembourg is currently looking for a Billing Officer (m/f/x).

Role purpose

The main responsibility of this role is managing the firm's billing and revenue function and assisting the firm to achieve its financial targets by providing an efficient and focused service throughout the firm.

Role and responsibilities

• Preparing and coordinating the client billing process to ensure time is accurately charged and allocated.
• Checking bills thoroughly and in accordance with the standard operating procedure before sending to partners and clients (controlling client budgets, unbilled fees and agreements)
• Processing and following-up on e-billing with the dedicated team
• Ensuring bills are rendered on time and accurately
• Delivering monthly reports
• Liaising and following-up with collection team
• Dealing with all internal and external queries relating to billing matters

Key requirements

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance or any administrative relevant fields
• Fluent in English and French; German will be considered as an asset
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office and strong Excel skills
• Proven experience within a Billing function, at least 3-5 years, in a legal environment would be beneficial
• Good knowledge of the VAT legislation will be an asset.
• Excellent communicator who engages with others and works effectively in a team
• Able to work autonomously with limited supervision
• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy
• Very good organisation and sense of initiative

What we offer

You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment with an international dimension. We greatly value our unique culture, which combines high-quality client service with a real focus on people and teamwork. In our firm, positive attitude matters. We believe it defines the way in which we work, both with clients and with colleagues.

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your qualifications and experience, a flexible work environment (60/40), a wide range of training opportunities for continuous development, 100% coverage of public transportation costs, a restaurant with subsidized meals, a fitness room with a wide range of group classes, a concierge service and a health insurance.

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel.

We provide first-rate training and development, are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offer support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing. We also actively support the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals, ensuring our workplace is welcoming and accommodating for everyone.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.