Finance Assistant - Cash Management

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.

For you, For your success. And what's next. #LI-NA1