Finance Analyst - Cash Management

Eversheds Sutherland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Cash Management team. You will manage cash transactions worldwide, reconcile bank accounts and ensure accurate processing of payments in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance role within professional services, a finance or maths degree, strong numerical skills and the ability to work well in a team or independently.

Qualifications

• Experience of bank reconciliations, payment processing and cash allocation.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitoring and allocating incoming receipts to the correct accounts.
• Preparing and processing electronic payment requests.
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting the management of client monies in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Assisting with domestic and international payments, including foreign currency transactions.
• Resolving payment and receipt queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting activities.
• Monitoring outstanding items and assisting with the resolution of unallocated cash.
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Payment processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Financial controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

Finance/Maths degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

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, our business services teams play a critical role in supporting the firm and delivering an exceptional service to our clients. As a Finance Assistant within our Cash Management team, you will join a collaborative and fast-paced environment where accuracy, attention to detail and excellent stakeholder service are key.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our busy cash team. The team is responsible for all cash transactions for the firm worldwide and reconcile all bank accounts globally. The cash team role is pivotal to ensuring this is undertaken efficiently and professionally, and within the regulatory framework.

You will have gained commercial experience working within a regulated finance role within a professional services environment, ideally within a law firm or you will be educated with a relevant finance/maths degree. You will be a self‑motivated individual and have the ability to work as part of a team or autonomously.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitoring and allocating incoming receipts to the correct accounts.
• Preparing and processing electronic payment requests.
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting the management of client monies in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Assisting with domestic and international payments, including foreign currency transactions.
• Resolving payment and receipt queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Supporting month‑end processes and reporting activities.
• Monitoring outstanding items and assisting with the resolution of unallocated cash.
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for:

• Experience of bank reconciliations, payment processing and cash allocation.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• A proactive and team‑focused approach

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