Job Title WIP (Work in Progress) Analyst Location Brisbane Description Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change.
We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments.
What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
Flexible work options Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs.
We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The Opportunity We have an opportunity for a WIP Analyst to join our Brisbane office, on a full-time, permanent basis.
As a WIP Analyst, you will monitor and support timely billing of WIP (Work In Progress) for the supply of legal services, with a view to reducing unbilled WIP levels, aged WIP and potential losses.
Some of your key responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Attending regular WIP review meetings with Partners and Secretaries to understand the nature of WIP balances and agree on appropriate billing actions; Reviewing Aged WIP, missed billing targets, high WIP/lockup days and coordinate escalations; Monitoring & completing billing forecasts/estimates and drive quality billing against target; and Coordinating reviews & billing pledges, update billing status for key matters/Clients.
A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page / We are interested in hearing from people who have: Worked in a similar WIP management or a Billing role preferably in a legal or professional services environment Demonstrated knowledge of WIP processes, reporting, and risk management Excellent attention to detail Working knowledge of practice management systems Ability to liaise at all levels and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel & Outlook We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
For more information or if you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: ****** for a confidential conversation.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst.
We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
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