Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm, dedicated to helping organisations navigate and manage a diverse range of complex issues and business challenges. Our expertise covers the spectrum of Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Economic Consulting, Forensic & Litigation Consulting, Strategic Communications and Technology. We are a company of more than 4,600 professionals with annual revenues in excess of $1.8 billion, with offices located in every major business centre in the world.
Our professionals are some of the most experienced leaders in their fields, and advise across a range of industries. Our clients engage us for high-stakes concerns or emerging opportunities that require specialised expertise, and over the past two decades we have been engaged to work behind the headlines on some of the biggest news stories to date.
FTI Consulting is a fast growing and vibrant place to work. Steered by our values of Integrity, Creativity, Achievement, Empathy and Respect, its meritocratic culture invites both collaboration and healthy debate. We are large enough to be trusted by our clients to solve their biggest issues and yet small enough to know our colleagues on a personal level enabling better team working and a supportive culture to develop your career goals and ambitions.
The Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) region, consists of 20 offices located in 12 countries — Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Qatar, Israel, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our EMEA Finance team for a Billing Specialist Accountant with proven experience in client invoicing in a centralised Billing/Invoicing team.
Working in a centralised Finance department of 35 supporting the EMEA region of FTI Consulting, this role is ideally suited to someone with Professional Services experience, who possesses excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. Attention to detail and a best in class client service attitude are critical for this role, in a region which is experiencing significant growth.
The Billing Specialist position reports to the EMEA Billing Supervisor and is responsible for providing accurate and timely processing of all client and intercompany billing across various FTI business Segments. This position interacts on a regular basis with management as well as other internal client departments to integrate solutions that meet the company's goals both financially and operationally. Other responsibilities include month end closing deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
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Review client project setup is accurate and reflects the billing information recorded in the letter of engagement – Billing address, rates, discounts, VAT implications
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Responsible for raising draft invoices and liaising with the business to improve accuracy to reduce manual amendments during the billing phase.
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Finalisation of client invoices once approved by client facing team members
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Perform write offs, rate changes, narrative amendments, credit notes where applicable
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Ensure the billing/invoicing month end close process is completed timely and accurately
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Document billing/invoicing internal controls and procedures where necessary
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Enforce and comply with the documented internal controls assigned to billing/invoicing processes
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Serve as a billing/invoicing contact for both internal and external auditors
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Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism
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Link with business contacts to check the accuracy of pricing and volumes that impact invoice
values
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Strong A levels (or equivalent), ideally some in a numerical subject
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AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW beneficial but not essential
Skills and Competencies:
Essential:
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Number of years in a professional services billing environment
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Client service mindset and attitude
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Attention to detail and ability to prioritise
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Energetic and self-driven
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Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills
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Team oriented person who is detail oriented and dependable
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Ability to work effectively in a high growth environment and in a rapidly changing organisation
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Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with
personnel at all levels of the organization
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Used to working with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment
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Proficient in Word and Excel
Desired:
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Knowledge of Elite Enterprise (or other billing/accounting systems) desirable
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Experience of working with high volumes, multi currencies in an EMEA environment
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Knowledge of VAT in the EMEA region – but not essential
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Professional services industry or legal background
FTI Consulting can offer a competitive and attractive rewards package, excellent training and
development opportunities, a supportive and friendly environment and the opportunity to achieve your
potential.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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