Finance Assistant, Business Services - Dublin

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.

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 Assistant to join our team. This is a key role within the Finance Team and has responsibility for handling queries for the business efficiently and in line with set service levels.

Role and key responsibilities

Working as part of a fast paced and dynamic team, your remit will be as follows:

• input supplier third party invoices into our Concur finance system
• review and maintain the Anticipated Report and ensure that all entries are dealt with in a timely manner
• monitor the finance email inbox and answer queries as they arise from partners, fee earners and secretaries
• upload Stamp Duty Returns on ROS and make sure the payments are entered on the SAP system

This role will report directly to the Financial Controller in Dublin.

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

• Experience in a Global Law Firm desirable
• Experience and knowledge of Concur and SAP systems desirable
• Experience of handling queries and incidents effectively and in line with procedures
• 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 own key daily, weekly and monthly tasks and ensure they are completed on time

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
• Eager to learn and develop into the role

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.