Finance Analyst - Accounts Payable

Eversheds Sutherland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Health and wellness support

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland in Leeds is seeking a proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Finance team. You will support the retainer and fixed-fee billing processes from an AP perspective, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, while delivering high service levels to internal stakeholders and suppliers.

You will manage supplier invoice validation and payment, resolve queries, and contribute to finance process improvements in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable role.
• Experience reconciling supplier accounts and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyse and manage financial data effectively.
• The ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers and colleagues.
• Experience managing a busy shared inbox, prioritising queries and ensuring timely responses.
• A proactive approach to taking ownership of queries, seeing them through to resolution and maintaining clear records throughout.
• The ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to enhancing finance processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the retainer and fixed-fee billing process from an Accounts Payable perspective.
• Manage supplier invoice validation and payment processes; resolve queries from receipt to resolution.
• Support the wider business with finance-related guidance and best practice.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Supplier accounts reconciliation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Organization

Ownership of queries

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 proactive and highly organised Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will support the retainer and fixed-fee billing process from an Accounts Payable perspective, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently while delivering a high level of service to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

You will be responsible for managing supplier invoice validation and payment processes, resolving queries from receipt through to resolution, and supporting the wider business with finance-related guidance and best practice

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable role.
• Experience reconciling supplier accounts and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyse and manage financial data effectively.
• The ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers and colleagues.
• Experience managing a busy shared inbox, prioritising queries and ensuring timely responses.
• A proactive approach to taking ownership of queries, seeing them through to resolution and maintaining clear records throughout.
• The ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to enhancing finance processes and controls.
• A customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering an excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidence in providing guidance and support on finance policies, procedures and best practices.
• The ability to accurately and efficiently process high volumes of supplier invoices while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and deliver daily, weekly and monthly tasks within agreed deadlines.
• A positive, collaborative approach with a willingness to support the wider Accounts Payable team as required.

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.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.

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