Accounts Receivable Analyst Manchester
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Role Summary The cashiers team provide an essential service to the business, and comprises of two teams, Client and Office, dealing with matter related costs and office running costs respectively. The cashiers function is a fast-paced environment, providing support to each other, to deliver the service expected by the firm. Role Purpose The person appointed will have the responsibility of allocating incoming receipts for the firm’s invoices; processing bank reconciliations; processing supplier invoices and payments; and other related tasks which fall under the team ensuring these are processed in an orderly and timely manner. The person must have the necessary skills to be able to cross train in all the roles required of the team, so they are able to cover as required. As part of their further development within the department, there will be a requirement to cross train in all the roles, so they are able to provide support to the department as and when required. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables Processing the firm’s invoices and payments in relation to the client related suppliers. Process client and office account bank reconciliations daily. Dealing with receipts/payments for client completions in accordance with the firms’ policy and SRA rules. Reporting of the firms client account balances. Manage Client Team mailbox ensuring all emails received are responded to promptly. Liaising with partners, staff and suppliers in relation to payments etc. made on their behalf. General Ad-hoc duties. Key Requirements Essential Previous experience in a finance administration role. Experience of Microsoft packages such as Outlook and Word, or equivalent. Excellent knowledge of Excel. Experience gained in a blue-chip environment. Desirable Experience in a cashiering or accounts receivable role. A very good working knowledge of 3E. A flexible and adaptable team player. Positive approach and the ability to remain calm when under pressure. Ability to prioritise daily workload and use own initiative. Attention to detail. Ability to multitask. Location Overview: Manchester The Freshfields Global Centre provides both business and legal services to the firm. Our services are delivered in a way which supports the global nature of our firm and our clients, enables our fee earners to deliver exceptional service to our clients and to do that in a way which is efficient and effective. Freshfields Overview Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality. We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it most matters, wherever in the world that may be. The Firm has over 2,400 lawyers in 28 offices around the world, providing a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments. Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people which is through the Being Freshfields principles, outlined below: we show respect to everyone we are there for one another we are open with each other we are positive role models We think and work globally - we don’t just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world. We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn’t just what we do, it is what we excel at. We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps. We aim to add value in everything we do - we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgements and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate. Freshfields is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds make important and positive contributions to our business and how we service our clients. Inclusion Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.
