Billing Associate

Who you are

• Relevant experience within Billing in a complex environment
• Strong understanding of fee structures, including management fees, recharges, investment management agreements, assets under management and performance-related fees
• Experience using Oracle ERP systems
• High attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to operate independently, manage complex workloads and maintain accuracy under changing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Preferred: proven experience calculating and accounting for rebates, including associated accounting entries
• Preferred: experience with Revenue Management systems
• Desirable: experience performing Balance Sheet substantiation, particularly within Accounts Receivable
• Desirable: a proactive mindset, with the ability to identify and implement sustainable process improvements

What the job involves

• This Billing Associate role is an opportunity to take ownership of complex client invoicing, rebate processing and billing controls in Edinburgh
• You will apply technical billing expertise and sound judgement across fee structures including management fees, recharges, investment management agreements, assets under management and performance-related fees
• The role is hands-on and improvement-focused, giving you scope to resolve issues, strengthen controls and support transformation across Billing Operations
• It suits someone who works independently, manages complexity with accuracy and communicates clearly with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• You will build specialist capability in a purpose-led, forward-thinking business where you can invest in your tomorrow
• Deliver accurate, timely and compliant client invoicing in line with contractual fee agreements, billing schedules and financial controls
• Calculate and validate complex fee structures, including management fees, recharges, performance-related fees and fees from investment management agreements
• Calculate, process and account for rebates, ensuring appropriate accounting entries, correct financial treatment and clear audit evidence
• Maintain ownership of Accounts Receivable balances, supporting completeness, accuracy, data integrity and Balance Sheet substantiation
• Investigate and resolve billing queries and discrepancies, providing clear guidance to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead process improvements that enhance efficiency, standardisation, control effectiveness and stakeholder experience

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension arrangement
• Private health insurance
• Life Assurance
• 40 days holiday if you work full time
• Dental insurance
• Health assessments
• Critical illness cover
• Will writing
• Power of attorney
• Financial Guidance and Advice
• Holiday buy
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to work
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Electric car lease scheme
• Travel insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Share Plans
• Give As You Earn (GAYE)
• Volunteering
• Long service awards
• Subscription to Interactive Investor
• Subscription to Finimize
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Supportive parental leave policies , delivered regionally (e.g. 26 weeks paid leave in UK for primary and secondary caregivers)
• Employee discount site
• Discounted parking