We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We're full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we're equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we're purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We're ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you're starting out on your career or well established, whether you're a lawyer or in business services. If you're looking for what's next, we are too.
About Eversheds Sutherland:
Eversheds Sutherland is global law firm, with our lawyers providing legal advice of the highest quality from our 61 offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
You would be joining a team providing world class financial services to our business. You'll be someone who wants to be the best at what they do; who can handle pressure and enjoys making decisions that will have a real impact on our business. Our firm is all about teamwork and you would be a crucial part of that team - you'll find the work stimulating, the atmosphere dynamic and the results highly satisfying.
We are looking for 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.
Key responsibilities:
Working as part of a fast paced and dynamic team, your remit will be to support the Retainer/Fixed fee billing process from an AP perspective. Your core responsibility in this role will be highlighting supplier invoices for payment, validating them for payments and supporting quieries from within ESI as well as from supplier from receipt to resolution.
You will provide guidance to these businesses 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:
• Experience of Accounts Payable.
• Experience of reconciling Supplier records and identifying issues.
• Experience and knowledge of Excel.
• Able to develop trusted relationships with key contacts.
• Ability to take ownership of queries by logging and tracking to resolution.
• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement across finance processes..
• Able to act as a face of finance – taking an active role in delivering excellent service to all of finance's stakeholders.
• Able to provide guidance to the business around key finance policies and procedures.
• Able to own key daily, weekly and monthly tasks and ensure they are completed on time.
• Ability to post large volumes of data invoices arcuately and efficiently.
Key competencies:
• 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.
• Ability to support other members of the Accounts Payable team, once daily tasks are complete.
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.
We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.
For you,
For your success.
And what's next.