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Finance Systems Support Analyst (6 month FTC)

Location: 

Liverpool, GB

Department or practice area:  Finance

Taylor Wessing

 

Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. 

 

With 1200+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 28 offices and 17 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Finance  team, with the addition of a Finance Systems Support Analyst (6 month FTC).

 

The opportunity for you

 

This is a unique opportunity Join our Finance Systems Team within the Finance Department during a particularly busy period with several high-profile projects landing in early 2025.

 

The primary focus will be assisting with the deployment of a new Invoice to Cash application designed to centralise invoice distribution and drive efficiencies in cash collection through AI.

 

There may also be the opportunity to get involved in other Finance projects dependant on workload on the ITC project.

 

Key responsibilities

 

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop process requirements.
  • Develop an advanced understanding of new applications and advise on configuration.
  • Developing an understanding of current invoice despatch processes across the firm and how these can be improved by using technology.
  • Working with the credit control team to develop chasing strategies using technology.
  • Execute project tasks as required and deliver them promptly.
  • Participate in regular project meetings, providing real-time updates on issues as necessary.
  • Produce high-quality project documentation where needed.
  • Assist with configuring and reconciling data flows between the practice management system and new applications.
  • Undertake systems testing with an eye for detail and provide detailed feedback on any issues.
  • Other project tasks as required.

 

Knowledge, skills and experience

 

  • Proven experience working within finance systems or IT support roles within a law firm or similar professional services environment.
  • Knowledge of credit control procedures and practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders including finance teams, IT departments, and external vendors.
  • Familiarity with the Aderant practice management system or similar legal practice management systems.
  • Experience working with Invoice to Cash solutions such as Sidetrade or equivalent platforms.
  • Proficiency in understanding data integration processes between different software applications.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software technologies.

 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly during a critical phase of our technology transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing cash collection processes. If you have the relevant experience and technical expertise, we encourage you to apply.

 

Benefits

 

Here are a select few benefits that Taylor Wessing offer; 

  • Hybrid working (Offering the opportunity to work remotely, while maintaining a social boundary by working from our award-winning offices for 3 days a week) 
  • Holiday (Our basic annual holiday entitlement starts at 25 days, with a further discretionary day of paid leave in December. You may also purchase up to five extra days each year (pro rata). 
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave (After one-year service, you are entitled to up to 26 weeks leave full pay if you or your partner give birth or adopt a child). 

 

Along with these there are many more benefits we offer, with the addition of a comprehensive flexible benefits package available. 

 

Our culture

 

Nurturing a diverse, inclusive culture allows all of our talent to flourish, sparks creativity and powers innovation.  We continue to build a team that exemplifies inclusivity and reflects the firm's core values: creative, excellence, integrity, responsible, respect and team.  We value and celebrate the differences in who we are, what we have experienced and how we think, so all candidates will be treated fairly regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, marital status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

 

The way we work

 

At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us. We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.  

 

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