Legal Aid Billing Clerk - 4 -6 weeks - Yeovil - £14-£16 per hour (DOE)- Immediate start
We at Yolk Recruitment are proud to work alongside a legal organisation who need a specialist Invoicing Accountant for an immediate start. As a vital member of the Finance Team, you'll manage the uploading of legal aid invoices and returns via the CCMS portal on behalf of our Family Team. This temporary role is immediately available and supports timely and accurate billing for publicly funded work and helps maintain financial flow.
Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and submit legal aid invoices and billing returns via CCMS for controlled and certified cases
Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency (LAA) rules and CCMS validation checks, including narratives and timestamps
Reconcile disbursements, counsel fees, and client matter updates in case management systems
Liaise with fee-earners and relevant teams to clarify billing queries and collect supporting documentation
Monitor invoice status and manage any rejections or re-submissions with clear documentation
Assist Finance in generating billing reports and updating accounts receivable records
Ideal Skills & Experience
Previous experience with legal aid billing, legal invoicing, costs recovery or general billing roles is a strong benefit
Familiarity with CCMS and LAA billing guidelines (training/support available)
Competency in billing software, spreadsheets, and good numerical accuracy
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Effective communicator with ability to liaise across teams on billing discrepancies
An accountancy background is advantageous but not essential
What We Offer
Competitive salary aligned with current market
Flexibility: full-time or part-time, remote or hybrid
Short-term contract: 4-6 weeks with the potential for permanent extension
Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities
What you get in return:-
£28,000-£32,000 annually (approx. £14-£16/hr) FTE (pro rata for part time)
37.5 hour working week
Monday to Friday with no evenings and weekends.
A hybrid working environmentIf you have a familiarity with the Legal Aid system and have had exposure to a legal organisation I would like to hear from you, there is the potential for flexibility if the ideal candidate is available, please contact Richard Coombs, (phone number removed) or if you want more information