Financial Systems Analyst

Ogier Legal Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in London is seeking an experienced Financial Systems Analyst to enhance their finance systems. You will support key operational tasks, identify system improvements, and engage with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience with accounting systems, particularly in a professional setting, and exhibit strong communication and analytical skills. The firm fosters innovation and values professional development, providing a unique work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with accounting systems in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• High level of discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day function of the firm's finance systems.
• Act as an administrator for financial systems and tools.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements.

Skills

SQL

SSRS

Aderant Expert

Data sourcing

Attention to detail

Job description

Financial Systems Analyst

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

With several major industry awards secured this year, a partnership of over 100, and the fastest growth we have ever experienced, Ogier is establishing itself as an innovative firm that does things differently, while remaining committed to both our people and our clients. Our team is made up of over 1,000 people, spanning a diverse range of specialisms and experiences across 13 jurisdictions. We value different styles and perspectives, and we actively foster a culture of innovation. Supporting personal opportunity, development, and progression is at the heart of our values. The Finance function plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency across our global teams, and we have a new opportunity to join the team as a Financial Systems Analyst. This role will support the needs of a fast‑growing firm that is investing in technology to deliver improved internal and external client experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Financial Systems Analyst will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day function of the firm’s finance systems and will provide assistance to delivering a set of ongoing improvement programmes. The position sits within the Finance team and will report into the Head of Financial Systems, encompassing user support, finance systems operational support, application support, project work, development and testing, change control and documentation.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Act as an administrator for Aderant Expert, eBilling Hub and BillFiler, ensuring the systems available meet business needs
• Supporting in the management, maintenance and technical ownership of all practice management systems, their SQL environment and their related customisations and integrations to help ensure they meet business needs
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with teams to analyse, develop, test and implement changes
• Provide support service responding to queries from fee earners, secretaries, HR, BD and finance staff
• Assist with the evaluation of upgrades, patches and fixes
• Assist with the delivery of Finance and IT projects
• Keep finance systems up to date as well as running regular systems routines such as month/year end processing
• Perform, evaluate, and communicate thorough quality assurance at every stage of systems development
• Determine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usability
• Analyse workflows to develop efficient procedures and processes for all stakeholders. Assist application managers in translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Document processes, procedures and policies as specified by the firm’s management and auditors
• Work with 3rd party support providers and IT to seek resolution to logged issues
• Create ad‑hoc reports for business applications
• Create and execute T‑SQL scripts and stored procedures
• Provide support for current Financial Systems projects and review existing working practices with a view to streamlining and improving processes
• Any other duties assigned by the Head of Financial Systems from time to time

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

We are seeking a confident, proactive, and solutions oriented individual with 5 years+ experience working with accounting systems, ideally within a law firm or other professional services environment. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the business, demonstrating confidence in your own judgement.

Additional competencies include:

• Experience of working with SQL/SSRS is essential as well as the ability to run queries unsupervised and a willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training
• Ability to source data in response to ad-hoc data requests either via standard PMS reports or running SQL queries where required
• Prior experience using Aderant Expert would be desirable
• Able to demonstrate high levels of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail – a high level of accuracy is essential
• Team player – flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives

If you thrive in an innovative, dynamic and forward thinking environment, then we’d love to hear from you!