Finance Project Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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Manchester, United Kingdom

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The Finance Project Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Group Partnership Accounting Team with a specific project related to the Firm's partnership accounting for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, as well as ad-hoc support for other Group Finance teams.


The role is an opportunity to learn more about partnership accounting within a market leading Global Finance function and there is scope to progress your finance career at the Firm.


Location Overview:
Manchester

The Freshfields Global Centre provides both business and legal services to the firm.

Our services are delivered in a way which supports the global nature of our firm and our clients, enables our fee earners to deliver exceptional service to our clients and to do that in a way which is efficient and effective.

Key responsibilities and deliverables- Managing bank forms and documentation to ensure a smooth internal approval process- Ability to keep internal project databases up to date and accurate- Posting of accounting entries into the finance system in relation to the project- Correspond with the banks and other external stakeholders regarding project documentation and queries- Communicate with internal stakeholders, at all levels, ensuring regular and timely updates are provided and queries are dealt with in an efficient manner- Working as part of a larger team to meet both internal and external project deadlines

Key requirements- A professional services background is preferred;- Interest in working or experience of working in a Global Finance Function- Confident when communicating with colleagues at all levels;- Methodical and proactive approach to problem solving;- Excellent attention to detail;- Must be a team player;- Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook


Competencies- Clear and concise written and oral communication skills;- The ability to build working relationships with a range of people at all levels;- Proactive approach with a 'can-do' attitude;- Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve the way that work is done;- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage tasks efficiently;- Works successfully as part of a team, sharing knowledge, collaborating with and supporting colleagues;- Excellent customer service skills with a helpful and responsive approach;- Flexible in approach and adaptable to change;- Resilient and calm under pressure;- Motivated, results and delivery focused with a commitment to quality of work;- Takes ownership and actively looks for personal learning and development opportunities;- An understanding of working across cultural boundaries.

Freshfields Overview

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality.

We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it most matters, wherever in the world that may be.

The Firm has over 2,400 lawyers in 28 offices around the world, providing a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments.


Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish.

We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams.

Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people which is through the Being Freshfields principles, outlined below:

  • we show respect to everyone
  • we are there for one another
  • we are open with each other
  • we are positive role models


We think and work globally - we don't just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world.

We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn't just what we do, it is what we excel at.

We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps.

We aim to add value in everything we do - we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgements and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate.

  • Freshfields is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds make important and positive contributions to our business and how we service our clients._
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