Junior Finance Operations Specialist

At DLA Piper, the P2P Junior Finance Operations Specialist will be responsible for processing invoices and expense claims in a timely and high-quality manner as defined by Service Level Agreements and customers' expectations, responding to assigned enquiries, resolving open items with vendors, and collaborating closely within the AP and Expenses team while seeking opportunities for continuous improvement, a good customer experience, and contributing to a positive working atmosphere.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Code and process invoices and expense claims in line with procedures
• Ensure that all processed documents are posted in accordance with accounting rules and are legally compliant
• Reverse and post corrections of documents posted with errors
• Handle supplier and customer requests and enquiries
• Write and maintain process documentation
• Perform all activities in line with agreed SLAs and KPIs
• Share and apply best practice in the Accounts Payable area
• Communicate with internal and external customers in an efficient and effective manner
• Ensure that all relevant company standards and guidelines are met

About you

• English skills minimum at level B2
• Any relevant experience in a Finance department will be a strong asset
• University degree, preferably in accounting-related courses (studies may still be in progress if available for a full-time job)
• Familiarity with MS Office and accounting software
• Attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity and an open-minded attitude
• Very good self-organization and target orientation skills
• Customer and teamwork focus and capability
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Flexibility, especially during month-end and year-end closing periods

About Us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

Agile Working

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

Pre-Engagement Screening

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.