Finance Systems Analyst

Lewis Silkin is a UK top-100 commercial law firm with offices in London, Oxford, Cardiff and Hong Kong. The firm is recognised by clients and industries alike as being distinct: for its deep understanding, insight and advice to creative, innovative and brand-focused businesses; for its market-leading international practice in employment, immigration and reward; and for delivering pragmatic, commercial advice in a refreshingly human way.

With 56 partners and more than 300 staff, the firm is structured around two key divisions; Employment, Immigration and Reward, and Creators, Makers and Innovators.

The Employment, Immigration and Reward team is consistently top-ranked, and was named HR Law Firm of the Year 2015 by the Legal 500. With around 80 lawyers, Lewis Silkin’s employment and immigration team offers an unrivalled service supporting clients, including many of the world’s leading businesses, on their HR, employment and immigration law needs domestically and internationally. 

The Creators, Makers and Innovators team is made up of leading advisers for creative, innovative and brand-focused businesses, offering a deep understanding of the industry sectors in which clients operate combined with real expertise across a wide range of legal services. From start-ups to multinationals, the firm’s comprehensive and commercially focused advice helps clients succeed in an increasingly complex and converged international marketplace.

The Finance department is made up of a central management team, Cashiers, Billing and Credit Control teams. On a day to day basis the Finance Systems Analyst will report directly to the Finance Systems Manager and will assist in the day-to-day support of the firm’s Finance Systems.  The position will encompass user support, finance systems operational support, application support, development and testing, change control and documentation.

The successful applicant should:

• be able to accept tasks and advice from other more senior members of the department including the Operations Manager, Financial Controller and CFO;

• have relevant experience of working in the legal sector and supporting standard legal systems. However other sectors may be considered;

• capable of working to tight deadlines, sometimes under pressure and prioritising workload accordingly;

• display a helpful and professional approach and be able to communicate effectively with non-technical staff at all levels of the firm;

• SQL experience would be preferred but not essential;

• be able to take on Finance Systemprojects.

The ideal candidate should have Elite 3E experience but Enterprise or Aderant or other PMS experience will be considered. Experience with SQL/SSRS would be advantageous.

The successful candidate should, amongst other things, be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge and experience;
• ask questions to find out wants/needs of others; knows what to ask and how to ask for it;
• poresent self and the organisation professionally (with integrity and honesty)
• communicate effectively at all levels;
• demonstrates enthusiasm and pride in team / own achievements;
• to be proactive and have perseverance;
• adapt easily to different situations/ changing priorities and work under pressure;
• deal with problems as they arise and consults as appropriate.

No agencies please.

Lewis Silkin is an equal opportunities employer.