Accounts Payable Assistant (12m FTC)

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.

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

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 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 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.

About A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and…