Finance Systems Analyst

Ambition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the City Of London is seeking an experienced Finance Systems Analyst to join their close-knit finance team. The role involves supporting firm-wide financial systems and reporting initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of Aderant Practice Management Systems and have a background in legal or professional services finance. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Referral scheme with £200 in shopping vouchers

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Aderant Practice Management Systems is a MUST.
• Experience in multi-currency and international environments.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the Aderant system (time, billing, expenses, general ledger, reporting).
• Generate complex reports (SQL, SSRS) and maintain the firm's reporting suite.
• Provide backup support across the finance team.

Skills

Experience in legal or professional services finance systems

Strong knowledge of Aderant Practice Management Systems

Advanced analytical skills

Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented approach

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Are you an Aderant user looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, international environment? My law firm client is looking to hire a Finance Systems Analyst to join a high-performing and close-knit legal finance team, supporting firm-wide initiatives and driving improvements in financial systems and reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a current Aderant Finance Systems Analyst, but also to those working in transactional finance (perhaps Legal Cashiering or Revenue Control) who wants to make the move into a Finance Systems role.

Key Responsibilities in this Finance Systems Analyst role:

Practice Management System (Aderant):

• Maintain and enhance the Aderant system (time, billing, expenses, general ledger, reporting).
• Act as first-line support for user requests and manage vendor relationships.
• Lead system upgrades and assess new product offerings.
• Deliver system training and manage user access/security.
• Support month-end close and manage exchange rate updates.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Generate complex reports (SQL, SSRS) and maintain the firm's reporting suite.
• Compile historical financial data to inform strategic pricing decisions.
• Develop standardised and ad-hoc reports at partner, matter, and client levels.
• Monitor time-recording compliance and contribute to BI dashboard development.

Additional Contributions:

• Provide backup support across the finance team.
• Engage in firm-wide projects and contribute to broader legal finance initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in legal or professional services finance systems.
• Strong knowledge of Aderant Practice Management Systems is a MUST.
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills.
• Experience in multi-currency and international environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive setting.
• Commitment to fiscal integrity and confidentiality.

This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise will be valued and your development supported. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance systems career, I'd love to hear from you.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer-a-friend