Working Capital Assistant

A&O Shearman; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman is seeking a Senior Working Capital Assistant for their Belfast office. You will ensure timely processing of financial transactions across collections, reporting, and cash allocations while supporting the Working Capital Specialist and Team Lead on revenue activities and timely cash collection.

You will contribute to continuous improvements, participate in ad hoc projects, and assist with month-end close.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or office role is essential.
• Previous experience in a finance role is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to listen and understand issues from all perspectives.
• Able to multi task to meet targets and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions across collections, reporting and cash allocations.
• Support the Working Capital Specialist and Team Lead in Revenue activity and timely cash collection.
• Assist in continuous improvements and ad hoc projects; support month-end close as required.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Administrative experience

Finance experience (desirable)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Working Capital Assistant to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office.

Finance team - Belfast

The Belfast Finance department provides services to the A&O Shearman network of offices covering management and financial accounting & reporting, revenue control, credit control, accounts payable and tax. Main offices currently served are London, Belfast, US, South Africa, Dubai, Israel, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.

There is a strong client service ethic, and we work to Service Level Agreements, targets and deadlines to deliver in line with client expectations.

What you will do

As a Senior Working Capital Assistant in the Working Capital Team, you will ensure the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions across collections, reporting and cash allocations.

You will support your Working Capital Specialist and Team Lead in the delivery of both Revenue activity as well as the timely collection of cash, and ensure adherence to best practice by completing all necessary working capital tasks and reporting accurately and in a timely manner.

You will support the Team Lead and Working Capital Specialist as they focus on identifying & implementing continuous improvements, including involvement in ad hoc projects as and when required. You will also support at month end close including month end overtime support.

The hours of work for this role will be Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm.

What you will have

• Team player who works well with others and enjoys working towards a common goal.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to listen and understand issues from all perspectives and to value other opinions.
• Able to multi task to meet targets and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Previous experience in an administrative or office role is essential.
• Previous experience in a finance role is desirable but not essential.

What we can offer you

To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.