Finance Analyst - Accounts Payable

Eversheds Sutherland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid working policy

Health and wellness support

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Structured training and development

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking a motivated Finance Analyst to join our Finance team in supporting day-to-day supplier invoicing and payments. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will help ensure accurate, timely payments and respond to finance queries from colleagues and suppliers.

The role offers opportunities for professional development within a fast-paced, inclusive culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Some experience in an administrative, finance or accounts‑based role.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately when processing financial information.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to build positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• The ability to manage queries effectively and follow them through to resolution.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• A positive and flexible approach to supporting colleagues and contributing to team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day processing of supplier invoices and payments, helping to ensure invoices are paid accurately and on time.
• Check and process supplier invoices, respond to invoice and payment queries, and assist colleagues and suppliers with finance‑related enquiries.
• This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a step into finance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Flexible working approach

Multitasking

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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

At Eversheds Sutherland, collaboration, innovation and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our Finance team, you'll work in a fast-paced and supportive environment where your ideas, skills and expertise are valued. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships across the business, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in delivering an exceptional service to colleagues and suppliers alike.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where professional development is encouraged, and where you can make a tangible impact from day one.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and organised Finance Analyst to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will support the day-to‑day processing of supplier invoices and payments, helping to ensure invoices are paid accurately and on time.

You will be responsible for checking and processing supplier invoices, responding to invoice and payment queries, and assisting colleagues and suppliers with finance‑related enquiries. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a step into finance.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate:

• Some experience in an administrative, finance or accounts‑based role.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately when processing financial information.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to build positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• The ability to manage queries effectively and follow them through to resolution.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• A positive and flexible approach to supporting colleagues and contributing to team objectives.

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.

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.