This role supports the delivery of Shoosmiths’ Strategy 2030 by providing high-quality financial analysis, reporting support and process execution within the Financial Control team. Working closely with the Group Financial Accountant, the role will contribute to accurate and timely financial reporting, strong financial control and continuous improvement of finance processes.
This is an entry-level opportunity suited to individuals starting their finance career or progressing from an administrative or accounting support role, with exposure to group reporting, modern finance systems and an international business environment.
Key responsibilities
Financial reporting support
- Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes
- Assist with preparation of journals, accruals and prepayments
- Support production of management and statutory reporting outputs
Financial accounting
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation
- Support intercompany reconciliations and query resolution
- Maintain accurate financial data across systems and entities
Systems & process support
- Support SAP S/4HANA Cloud processes and data quality
- Assist with process documentation and standardisation
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
Analysis & insight
- Support variance analysis and reporting commentary
- Assist in preparing data for budgeting and forecasting
Collaboration & development
- Work collaboratively with Finance teams
- Build effective working relationships across the business
- Actively engage in learning and professional development
Skills & experience
- Studying towards ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent (or willingness to study)
- Degree or relevant experience in finance, accounting or business
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Good numerical and analytical capability
- Proficiency in Excel; interest in finance systems and data tools
- Strong communication and willingness to learn
The firm
Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.
We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.
Shoosmiths is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme replaced the Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme. We had been accredited as a two tick employer for many years - Disability Confident broadens and develops that original commitment, and demonstrates we have adopted a proactive approach to employing disabled people and developing their abilities.
As part of our accreditation, we commit to interviewing any applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for each vacancy. In some circumstances we may only be able to interview those that best meet the essential criteria due to the volume of applications received.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone. If you have a disability or long-term condition and would like to receive information in a different way, or need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team.
