SAP Integration/ ABAP Analyst

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and 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. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the SAP integrations. We are currently running the latest version of SAP Process Orchestration and S/4 Hana. This is an opportunity to utilise new SAP technologies and improve on the integration process within the firm.  The role will include some ABAP programming to complete the integration end to end.

The remit of the role includes the following:

• Supporting the business with issues and problem solving
• To work closely with the business to analyse and understand the technical requirements and develop solutions to meet all requirements.
• To produce documentation, technical specifications, training and testing scripts, risk and issue logs and any other necessary project and support documentation.
• Work effectively with the whole project team to ensure a fully integrated system is delivered.
• Minimise the firm’s exposure to risk.
• Ensure that you understand and follow the required IS Policy, Procedures and guidelines provided by the IS Department.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with rest of the IS department.
• Assist other areas of the IS department as and when required.
• Be aware of current Health and Safety requirements and co-operate with Facilities Management

Personal skills and competencies

• Excellent communication skills with people at all levels of the business
• Self-motivating with a flexible approach
• Is inquisitive with an analytical mind, but well grounded.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement
• Excellent skills in documentation writing
• Process driven, able to follow a methodology
• Deliver on time, in full all requirements scoped
• Has the confidence and maturity to deal effectively with colleagues in all parts and levels of the business.
• Sets and manages user expectations

Role-specific knowledge, expertise, and experience

Essential

• SAP PI/PO technologies
• Some knowledge of SAP ABAP programming
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills
• Passionate about technology
• problem-solving skills
• Preffered experience in Strong a law firm, professional services firm or other service sector industry

• Qualifications and other role-specific requirements

  Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent   

• Additional details

  Travel to other Shoosmiths offices will be necessary on occasions.

  It is essential that the Analyst can work flexible or extended hours to complete some tasks outside of core business hours of 08:00 to 18:00.

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.