Finance Operations Administrator

Kennedys is looking for finance operations administrators to join our Financial team based in Chelmsford. The successful finance operations administrators will work competently within the Financial Operations team, contributing to the effectiveness of the Finance department by providing a comprehensive and efficient service to internal and external clients in order that the business objectives of the Firm and the department are achieved.

**Team**

Kennedys Finance team support the Firm globally producing timely and accurate financial and management information, reporting solutions and operational support to maintain the high standard of service offered to the Firm's internal and external clients.

Our Finance team is made up of Financial Control, Financial Planning and Reporting, Management Accountants, Credit Control, Legal Cashiers and Billers and Financial Operations Database teams.

Our UK Finance team is based in Chelmsford and London and have a presence in eight global offices.

Kennedys is developing a team to support credit controllers in increase collections and these roles will work closely with credit controllers to provide administrative support.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work as part of the finance operations team, primarily supporting the credit control team, but working with the billing, database and cashiering teams as may be necessary to help provide a highly effective and efficient service across billing and credit control to the Firm
- Review aged debt lists to identify bills that can be chased and ensure that the debtors are contacted
- Ensure that information is sent regularly to partners and that any actions agreed are followed up
- Work to support the credit controllers and billers in getting accurate data to support billing and collections
- Ensure the credit control database is updated regularly and maintained with current activity summary
- Produce and ensure the prompt, accurate delivery of statements and reminder letters to debtors.

**Required experience**
- Previous experience in a finance operations environment desirable
- Excellent communication skills with a confident telephone manner and strong writing skills
- Experience in Excel and finance systems
- Self-starter who can demonstrate initiative in solving problems to achieve results

**About Kennedys**

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,400 people worldwide across 44 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

**What do we have to offer?**

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable,straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

We develop careers in an innovative and collaborative global environment, with our values at the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices as well as a comprehensive benefits package (details are available upon request).

We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach. We are here to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to comple