Finance Assistant - Cash Management

Eversheds Sutherland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Healthcare and wellbeing initiatives

Career development opportunities

Mentoring and coaching

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Cash Management Team. You will process financial transactions, perform reconciliations and support client monies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role offers hybrid working from the UK with opportunities to develop within a global law firm and exposure to international operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance, accounting, cash management or treasury environment is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a finance operations environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions and reconciliations within SAP.
• Process client and office account payments accurately and promptly.
• Monitor and allocate incoming receipts; assist with international payments.
• Support client monies administration in line with regulatory requirements.
• Resolve cash management queries within agreed service levels.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails; support month-end/year-end processes.

Skills

Finance operations

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative, with value placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It is energetic, fast-moving and there is always something new to get involved in. You will gain exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole.

The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and what's next will ensure you thrive too.

Our Team

Our Finance team provides world-class financial services to the business, supporting colleagues and clients across our international operations.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Cash Management Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to develop their finance career within a global law firm.

You will play a key role in supporting the efficient management of client and office cash, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with the firm's policies and regulatory requirements.

The Role

Working as part of a fast-paced and dynamic team, you will support the day-to-day activities of the Cash Management function. You will be responsible for processing financial transactions, performing reconciliations, resolving queries and delivering an excellent service to stakeholders across the business.

Reporting directly to the Cash Team Leader, you will be responsible for

• Performing daily bank reconciliations within SAP and investigating discrepancies.
• Processing client and office account payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitoring and allocating incoming receipts.
• Assisting with domestic and international payment transactions.
• Supporting the administration of client monies in line with regulatory requirements.
• Resolving cash management queries and incidents within agreed service levels.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, banks and external parties as required.
• Contributing to process improvements and enhancing service delivery across the team.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a finance, accounting, cash management or treasury environment is desirable.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 6/B or above) or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a finance operations environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and act as an ambassador for the Finance function.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

What's In It For You

At Eversheds Sutherland, our benefits are focused on looking after you, your development, your performance, your financial future and your wellbeing, while also providing opportunities to make a positive impact on the world around us.

• We're fair, transparent and equitable.
• We share in the success of the firm and reward individual and team performance.
• We support flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working.
• We support your health and wellbeing through healthcare, dental and wellness initiatives.
• We champion diversity, equity and inclusion and value everything you bring.
• We provide structured professional and personal development opportunities.
• We offer mentoring, coaching and career progression programmes.
• We provide exposure to international teams and cross-functional projects.
• We encourage community engagement and pro bono involvement.
• We help you plan for the future through retirement planning, insurance and assurance benefits.

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.