Finance AP (Spanish Speaking)

Belfast Finance is part of the A&O Shearman Support Services Centre which was established in 2011 to provide services to the A&O network.

Within Belfast Finance, provision of service includes management and financial accounting & reporting, ebilling, working capital, accounts payable and tax. Offices served are London, US, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, South Africa & The Middle East. There is a strong client service ethic and we work to Service Level Agreements, targets and deadlines to deliver in line with client expectations.

What you will do

As a Finance Assistant in the Accounts Payable team, you will ensure high quality services are provided to both internal and external clients on a timely basis. You will also work with the Team Lead to continually strive to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the reporting systems and transactional processes, in addition to working with and supporting the appropriate Accounts Payable team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work in accordance with pre-determined metrics.

This is varied role, including elements of data entry, handling client enquires, providing detailed financial information in addition to general support and advice.  

What you will have
Commitment to providing professional, responsive and effective relationship
Excellent communicator and confident in interaction with others. 
Delivers tasks in a professional and organised way with limited supervision
Ability to work well under pressure and multi task to meet targets and tight deadlines, with a keen eye for accuracy
Committed to the maintenance of established processes and systems
Enthusiastic, pro-active and flexible approach
Ability to assimilate large amounts of information quickly & learn rapidly
Fluency in Spanish is essential 

You will stand out if you bring
Experience of working within a busy Accounts Payable environment

What we can offer you

At A&O Shearman, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing including GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

A&O Shearman recognises the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Please note this role is based in the A&O Belfast office, with an onsite presence required in line with our hybrid working policy.

The hours of work for the role are Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 4.30pm