Finance Assistant - Multiple opportunities - Leeds (November start dates)

Working as part of a fast paced and dynamic team, your remit will be to support the Cash Team with Bank Reconciliations in our finance system, SAP, as part of the finance operations function. You will support on queries and incidents. The key focus on service delivery and customer satisfaction. This role will report directly to the Cash Team leader.

We are looking for:

• Competent user of Excel and Word


• GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 6/B or above) or equivalent


• Willingness to learn


• Flexibility with start and finish time to be agreed in advance, working a 35 hour week (hybrid working) 7.30am to 3.30pm 8.30am to 4.30pm, 9am to 5pm on a rotating shirt pattern


• Able to develop trusted relationships, to act as a face of finance - taking an active role in delivering excellent service to all of finance's stakeholders


• Able to follow instructions, working as part of a team or autonomously


Key competencies:

• An ability to communicate effectively with the team


• A highly organised approach; energised to drive and deliver a service orientated function


• Eager to learn and develop into the role.
  
  We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 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.


What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It's energetic, fast-moving and there's always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what's next, will ensure you thrive too.

Our team

Our finance team provides world class financial services to our business. We are looking for Finance Assistants 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., 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 and 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.