Finance Systems Analyst

The Application Systems Team consists of the Finance, iManage & Knowledge Management and People Systems teams which is headed up by the Senior Applications Systems Manager, supported by a Finance Systems Manager, iManage & Knowledge Management Systems Manager and People Systems Manager. The Finance Systems team consists of 2 Senior Systems Analyst, 2 Systems Analyst and a Systems Support Assistant. The team sits in the IT Department and works closely with both IT Applications and Development teams and Accounts departments with ownership of the firm's key business systems including; PMS - Aderant Expert, Reporting & Budgeting and the Intapp suite of products as well as integrations between all of the firms systems.

The team leads innovations around the utilisation of systems, best practice and develops bespoke solutions to support business needs. This position will suit an individual with proven experience in reviewing, recommending and implementing both processes and solutions. They should also have good accounting knowledge, Billing, Accounts Payable or Cashiering processes, excellent technical skills and be comfortable leading all aspects of project delivery.

Main Responsibilities

Support the firm's current business systems, including Aderant Expert, Intapp Open, I4G, SSRS and Xcelerate.

Assist on the improvements, development and further integration of the firm's current practice management system and other financial related systems including:

• Dealing with 2nd line support calls to offer technical support and guidance to our Accounts teams worldwide as well as the Partners, Associates and PA's


• Review and action data integrity for the PMS system and solving/escalating issues


• Support monthly routine server and system maintenance


• Review business process & comprehensive documentation


• Development and configuration


• Testing


• User Acceptance Testing


• End User training


• Handover documentation


• Deliver projects of varying size


Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.


• Demonstrates the Stephenson Harwood values of individuality, commitment, teamwork and straight talking.


• Service focused attitude and professional manner, appropriate for a commercial law firm.


• Confident and clear communication (verbal and written) with people at all levels of the business hierarchy.


• Able to respond quickly to requests, manage time effectively, and work under pressure.


• Proactive nature, hardworking, organised, able to structure own work and work solo when required.


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.


• A willingness to learn new skills and assist in the on-going development of the Firm's business systems and procedures


• Excellent application and back-end knowledge of Aderant Expert


• Excellent knowledge of Aderant Framework, including Design Studio


• Excellent working knowledge of SQL


• Working knowledge of SSRS, SSAS or Cognos would be advantageous


• Previous law firm experience essential
  
  With 8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions, and individuals across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.


Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.

We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.

We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

Our values:

Individuality - We encourage creativity and develop talent

Commitment - To be the best and deliver the highest standard

Teamwork - We work together to build close, long-term relationships

Straight talking - We say what we mean and do what we say

These values express the personality of the individuals within our firm. They are the behaviours we encourage in our people and the standards which inform our decisions and actions.

Our vision into 2026

To be a successful firm where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.

This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are. It is as much about our values as about our character - the attributes we want to see from all of our people. It also reflects the importance of remaining independent - a clear sign that we are confident in our own future. That's how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.

A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and transportation & trade. These have been identified as crucial in the drive for accelerated profitable growth.

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

You can expect:

• A competitive salary and a host of family friendly policies


• Life assurance, private health and dental care for you and your family


• A range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchers


• Tech, cycle and electric car schemes


• The opportunity to support the firm's charity through volunteering leave


• A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, and tools and support for when our people experience physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects.