A&O Shearman
Accounts Payable Assistant (12m FTC)
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Finance team, based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office.
Finance team – Belfast
Belfast finance is part of the A&O Shearman support services centre, which was founded in 2011 with the aim of offering support to the A&O Shearman network.
Within the Belfast finance team, our services encompass managing financial accounting and reporting, revenue and e-billing, credit control, accounts payable, and tax. We provide support to offices located in London, the United States, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Our approach is marked by a robust dedication to client service, and we diligently adhere to service level agreements, targets, and deadlines to ensure that our performance aligns with client expectations.
What You Will Do
As a Finance Assistant in the Accounts Payable team, you will ensure high quality services are provided to both internal and external clients on a timely basis. You will also work with the Team Lead to continually strive to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the reporting systems and transactional processes, in addition to working with and supporting the appropriate Accounts Payable team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work in accordance with pre-determined metrics.
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- Ensure high-quality services are delivered to internal and external clients in a timely manner
- Collaborate with the team lead to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of reporting systems and transactional processes
- Support the accounts payable team to maintain accuracy and timeliness of work in line with pre-determined metrics
- Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently
- Handle client enquiries and provide appropriate resolutions
- Deliver detailed financial information as required
- Offer general support and advice to internal stakeholders
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounts payable function
What You Will Have
- Commitment to providing professional, responsive and effective relationships
- Excellent communicator and confident in interaction with others
- Delivers tasks in a professional and organised way with limited supervision
- Ability to work well under pressure and multitask to meet targets and tight deadlines, with a keen eye for accuracy
- Committed to the maintenance of established processes and systems
- Enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach
- Ability to assimilate large amounts of information quickly & learn rapidly
- Experience of working within a busy accounts payable environment is advantageous
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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.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.
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