Our Milan office is looking for a
full-time Accounting Assistant.
Introduction
Squire Patton Boggs is a top 20 global
law firm. The firm has grown rapidly in recent years and, in addition
to having a significant presence in the City of London, has offices
throughout the major cities of mainland Europe, the US, Asia Pacific,
Middle East and Australia. Squire Patton Boggs employs approximately
3000 staff. Milan is a branch of Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP.
Currently there are approx. 35 personnel in Milan, with plans to expand.
Job Purposes
Based in Milan and reporting to the
Milan Office Manager, the individual is responsible for the local
finance operations. This role will be supported by the wider finance
team based in the UK as well as a local external accountant.
This role requires an individual with
experience in finance with an eye for detail, self motivated and able
to work alongside fee earners, secretaries and across borders.
Principal Accountabilities
Working with partners, fee earners and assistants to ensure WIP is
converted into bills in a timely manner.
Supporting the partners, fee earners and assistants in the cash
collection of Accounts Receivable.
Managing the Accounts Payable process from invoice/expenses
receipt, coding, approvals through to payment.
Liaising with the UK Finance Team who prepare the monthly accounts
and inputting into the cash flow management process.
Working with the external accountant who manages the local
statutory and tax reporting for complete and timely submissions.
Support the Milan Office Manager as required.
Person Specification
Qualification - At least three years' experience
working in a finance function.
IT knowledge/skills - Competent with desk-top and
Microsoft packages (word and excel). Comprehensive in-house training
will be provided.
Flexibility - Confident self-starter who can work
in a team environment and support colleagues as required. Flexible
regarding additional hours and occasional travel as the occasion demands.
Interpersonal skills - An effective communicator,
comfortable working at a detailed level, helpful, resourceful, and
experienced in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Language skills - Italian and English mandatory.
What you need to know
If you're interested in finding out more
about this role, please visit our website at www.squirepattonboggs.com.We
are unable to process applications sent directly by email. Please
complete an online application. We will be reviewing applications on
an ongoing basis, so please don't delay in sending us your details! No
agency CVs accepted at this time.
We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is
representative of our diverse society. We will make reasonable
adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process to ensure it
is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply. We may collect
relevant data for monitoring as part of our candidate registration process.
