Accounts Payable Assistant (12m FTC)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistan t to join th Finance teame, based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office Finance team - Belfast ice. 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 net work. 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 expecta What you will do

• 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

What we can offer you

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 perfo ormance aligns with client expectations. 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 continu ually 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 e About A&O Shearman o ensure accuracy and timeliness of work in accordance with pre-determined metrics. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health r resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. . We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability

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