Fees Clerk (1923)

15 NBS Chambers is a leading criminal barristers chambers seeking a full-time Criminal Fees Clerk to work closely with the Finance Manager and Clerks.

Requirements

• Billing Defence AGFS and CPS GFCs, Court of Appeal, CPS VHCC and, Certificate for Counsel bills
• Processing incoming payments/remittance statements for all members of Chambers and updating the LEX system and appropriate spreadsheets accordingly
• Dealing with anomalies in payments/determinations, instigating queries and submitting re-determinations/appeals
• Produce and store acknowledgements/receipts for payments received in accordance with current accounting requirements and individual barristers personal accounting requirements
• In liaison with the Finance Manager to complete the twice monthly payment run to all members, including recharges
• Liaise with the Criminal Clerks and individual barristers where necessary on fees which are proving problematic
• Producing payment runs and aged debts when requested by members, or their accountants
• Covering for the Finance Manager whilst on annual leave
• Chasing Aged Debt
• Keeping on top of Defence unbilled reports and unpaid CPS Fees
• To undertake any reasonable tasks as instructed by the Finance Manager or the Chambers Director.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely after 6-month probation period
• Potential for occasional remote work throughout the year