Billing Associate

Location: St. Albans, AL1 Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 Working Hours: Monday-Friday (Hybrid) Job Code: MJ2226 Billing Associate My client in St. Albans is growing fast and looking for a sharp, proactive Billing Associate to join the heart of their finance team. This isn’t just another data-entry role, you’ll truly own the billing function across the entire business, from managing multi-departmental invoicing to ensuring the recurring billing process runs like clockwork. If you already have some solid finance experience and pride yourself on catching the details others miss, this is a fantastic career move. My client is big on internal growth and is looking for someone they can truly invest in. This role is specifically designed for a professional eager to progress, with full support toward an AAT qualification. To be successful here, you should bring a strong analytical mindset and a genuine love for working with numbers. So, if you’re ready for a role that offers a clear career path and a supportive environment that rewards your accuracy, apply now! Key Responsibilities: * Create and send accurate invoices for completed jobs using standard company templates. * Ensure all invoices include specific requirements, such as correct billing addresses and verified Purchase Orders (POs). * Manage credit notes and ensure all valuation-based invoices match customer orders exactly. * Handle scheduled recurring invoices and proactively chase missing POs to prevent delays. * Work with Account Managers to resolve complex billing queries and provide status updates on older accounts. * Act as the point of contact for billing disputes, resolving them quickly to maintain customer trust. * Assist the team with "attrition actions", adjusting recurring bills, re-raising invoices, or issuing credits when needed. The successful candidate will have: * A background working within a Finance team, with a genuine desire to develop your career and a view to pursuing an AAT qualification. * Strong numerical skills and a keen eye for detail to ensure "right first time" results. * Confidence using billing/finance systems and proficiency in Excel or similar data tools. * A proven ability to manage a busy workload, stay organised, and adapt quickly when priorities shift. * The confidence to identify issues early and the judgment to resolve or escalate them effectively. Benefits: * 9 Day working fortnight * 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays * Salary sacrifice pension scheme * Wellness & Employee Assistance Programme * 24 Hour GP and mental health care support * Continuous professional development * Annual company day *Due to the high volume of interest we receive for each vacancy, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from our team within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. **Please refrain from calling the office to check the status of your application or to discuss the role; this allows us to dedicate our time to the shortlisting process. We will retain your CV on file for future opportunities that may be a match for your skills and experience