Overview
Finance Assistant role at Eversheds Sutherland– join to apply for this position with a global law firm that employs more than 5,000 people across 30+ countries. We are full-service with deep niche and sector experience, and we value collaboration, diversity and inclusion. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.
The Team
Our finance team provides world class financial services to our business. We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team. This is a key role within the Finance Service Team and has responsibility for handling queries for the business efficiently and in line with set service levels.
The Role
Working as part of a fast paced and dynamic team, your remit will encompass all aspects of the finance function. Your core responsibility in this role will be processing large quantities of invoice through our Invoice Capture toll. It will also involve queries and incidents from receipt to resolution. You will provide guidance to the business with the key focus on service delivery and customer satisfaction. This role will report directly to the Accounts Payable Manager.
Skills and experience
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
* Ability to process large quantities of invoices accurately.
* Ability to understand different processing rules for different locations.
* Ability to work as part of a team, achieving an overall goal.
* Ability to take ownership of queries by logging and tracking to resolution.
* Accounts Payable experience preferred.
* Willing to learn a new role and take ownership of that role.
* Ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement across finance processes.
* Able to provide guidance to the business around key finance policies and procedures.
* An ability to communicate effectively with the team, senior management and key stakeholders.
* A highly organised approach; energised to drive and deliver a service orientated function.
* Ability to communicate and deliver greater financial awareness and understanding across the business.
* Eager to learn and develop into the role.
What’s in it for you?
At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.
* We’re fair, transparent and equitable
* We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
* We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
* We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
* We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
* We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
* We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
* We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
* We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance
Diversity & Inclusion
At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.
We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.
Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.
Seniorities & Employment
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
Job function & Industries
* Job function: Finance
* Industries: Law Practice
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