Working Capital Team Lead

4 weeks ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Allen & Overy Full time

Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.

We’re on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short.

With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we’re confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with exceptional career opportunities along the way.

Once complete, the merger will combine two of the world’s most prestigious law firms, leaders in their respective markets, to create an integrated global elite firm. You can read more about this on our dedicated microsite www.announcingaoss.com.

We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we’re working hard to create an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. We know that to excel, we must nurture an environment where our people feel they belong. 

Department purpose

The Belfast Finance department provides services to the A&O network of offices covering management and financial accounting & reporting, revenue control (includes eBilling), credit control, accounts payable and tax. Offices currently served are London, Belfast, US, South Africa, Dubai, Israel, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.

There is a strong client service ethic and we work to Service Level Agreements, targets and deadlines to deliver in line with client expectations.

As a Working Capital Team Lead, you will be responsible for approx. 8 direct reports, delivering a working capital service to the US offices. Service coverage may vary from time to time as additional A&O organisations are migrated into the function.

What you will do

Assist the Manager in the transactional Working Capital processes for the relevant Offices

Work with the Working Capital Manager to create a training plan to develop team members and upskill in dual job roles

Take responsibility for day to day running of newly formed Working Capital Team.

Lead the team by allocating daily tasks, managing revenue tracker, advising on debt escalations and bad debt cases, as well as carrying out regular 1-2-1s with each of the team members

Allocate work effectively, making realistic compromises when necessary in order to deliver exceptional service



What you will have

Track record of successfully leading a fast past transactional team

Experience & awareness of working with customers across differing countries and cultures

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office and a complex finance systems

Ability to deliver high quality client service through the building of strong trusted advisor relationships with customers and manager

Encourage a collaborative working environment;

Effective leader of self, team and task to ensure quality services are consistently delivered;

Ability to apply technical knowledge and understand and identify solutions to technical issues

The ability to create and establish credibility with the team very quickly;

High level of professionalism at all times and flexible working approach;

Agile communicator and able to deliver difficult messages sensitively and resolve conflict;

Demonstrate excellent organisational skills with an aptitude to understand new concepts quickly

Ability to manage impact of change within the team


Note: hours of work are Monday – Friday 2.00pm – 10.30pm

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