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Partner | Business Support, HR, Part Qualified & Operational Finance Recruitment & Talent Advisory | Barden Munster
Barden is delighted to be supporting a long-established and respected professional services firm in their search for an experienced Legal Cost Accountant. This is a varied and hands-on role with a blend of cost accounting, finance operations, and stakeholder collaboration — ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-driven and people-focused setting.
About the Role
Working closely with both internal stakeholders and external parties, you will be responsible for preparing and managing legal cost accounts and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Costs & Billing
* Draft, liaise with fee earners, and finalise Bills of Costs
* Negotiate Bills of Costs with defendants, external cost accountants, and insurers
* Maintain the Debtors Report daily and follow up on outstanding bills
Reporting & Analysis
* Prepare the annual Fee Earner Target Report for management
* Calculate and review monthly commission reports and issue finalised figures annually
About You
* Experienced Legal Cost Accountant, ideally with experience in a legal or professional services setting
* Strong knowledge of legal billing processes and cost negotiation practices
* Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
* Excellent attention to detail with a practical, solution-focused mindset
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal and Finance
* Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice
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