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Fieldfisher Graduate Finance role developing experience in management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and business partnering within an international law firm.Launch your career with FieldfisherAre you a motivated graduate interested in building a career in finance within an international professional services environment? Our Finance Graduate Programme offers a fantastic opportunity to build in-depth experience within our Management Accounting team while developing the technical, commercial and professional skills needed for a successful long-term career.Based in our Belfast office, you will join a collaborative and forward-thinking Management Accounting team that supports Fieldfisher's offices across the UK and Europe. Through structured training, varied responsibilities and ongoing support, you will develop a strong understanding of management accounting and how high-quality financial insight contributes to the success of an international law firm.Why Fieldfisher?Great Start, Great NetworkYour journey will begin with a comprehensive induction programme where you will meet fellow graduates, apprentices and trainees from across the business. You will develop a strong professional network and gain insight into Fieldfisher's culture, values and international operations.Real ResponsibilityFrom day one, you'll contribute to meaningful work within the Management Accounting team, helping to deliver accurate financial information and support informed commercial decision-making.Structured DevelopmentAlongside practical experience, you'll follow a structured development programme supported by our Early Careers, Finance and People Development teams.International ExposureAs a European law firm, you'll work with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and gain experience within a fast-paced, commercially focused professional services environment. This approach aligns closely with the structure of your existing Belfast graduate programmes.What You'll DoThroughout the programme, you will be based within the Management Accounting team, taking on a varied range of responsibilities and building your knowledge and confidence over time.Your responsibilities may include:Management Reporting and Month-EndAssisting with month-end and year-end management accounting processesPreparing management information reports and supporting financial reconciliationsReviewing data to help ensure financial information is accurate, complete and delivered on timeBudgeting and ForecastingSupporting the preparation of budgets and forecastsGathering, validating and analysing financial information from across the businessHelping to explain variances between actual and forecast performanceFinancial Analysis and InsightAnalysing financial performance, trends and key business driversProducing clear reports and commentary to support commercial decision-makingResponding to financial queries and highlighting relevant risks or opportunitiesBusiness PartneringWorking with colleagues across Finance and the wider business to understand their information needsSupporting meetings and discussions with budget holders and other internal stakeholdersCommunicating financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleaguesSystems, Data and Process ImprovementUsing finance systems, Excel and reporting tools to manage and analyse dataSupporting improvements to reporting, controls and ways of workingContributing to finance transformation and technology initiatives relevant to the teamProfessional DevelopmentTaking ownership of tasks as your technical knowledge and confidence developBuilding an understanding of the firm's operations, commercial priorities and financial performanceContributing to team projects and continuous improvement activityTraining and DevelopmentYou will follow a tailored development curriculum combining technical finance knowledge with broader business and professional skills.This may include:Finance systems trainingPresentation and communication skillsCommercial awareness workshopsExcel and data analysis trainingBusiness partnering skillsProject management fundamentalsPersonal effectiveness and professional developmentYou will benefit from:A dedicated line managerA programme buddyRegular development reviewsAccess to the Belfast Business Skills SyllabusSupport from our Early Careers and People Development teamsAbout YouWe're looking for graduates who can bring energy, curiosity, and a passion for learning.Essential RequirementsAchieved or be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent)Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related disciplineStrong numerical and analytical skillsExcellent attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skillsGood organisational and time management skillsAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a teamStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelWe Would Love To SeeCuriosity and a willingness to learnA proactive and positive approachAbility to manage multiple prioritiesProblem-solving capabilityInterest in developing a long-term career in finance with a law firmWhat You'll GainBy the end of the programme, you will have:In-depth experience within Management AccountingPractical experience of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysisExposure to a leading international law firm and a strong professional networkEnhanced commercial, technical and business-partnering skillsA strong understanding of how management accounting supports business decision-makingA solid foundation for a long-term career within Finance at Fieldfisher

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Fieldfisher Graduate Onboarding Officer role developing practical experience in client onboarding, KYC, AML, sanctions, PEP screening, conflict checks and compliance risk assessment within an international law firm.The VacancyFieldfisher's Client Onboarding Graduate programme is an excellent opportunity for motivated, ambitious and curious Graduates who are interested in a career in Risk and Compliance at Fieldfisher. As a Graduate Onboarding Officer, you will develop knowledge and practical experience of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. You will also have the opportunity to develop the skills to assess the impact of international Sanctions, involvement of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and conduct negative news reviews to develop a holistic and detailed risk assessment. A bit about the programme This two-year programme will help in developing your communication and organisational skills and managing your own workload. You will be communicating with some of the most senior people in the firm. You will gain exposure to the work types, client types and practice types of an international law firm, from assisting individuals to some of the largest corporations. You will be able to leverage this knowledge in your career to demonstrate knowledge on the breadth of work at a law firm. By working inside Risk you will gather experience on the risks associated with legal work and our clients, also how to mitigate those risks. You will develop excellent research and analytical skills and bring this into any legal work you subsequently do and identifying risks in potential clients/matters early. As a Graduate Onboarding Officer, you will be... Utilising cloud-based, AI-infused technology to assist our Anti Money Laundering processes Providing support to the Firm, Partners and offices on onboarding clients and matters Diligently review and assess the AML risks associated with all new client and matter requests submitted via the Firm’s systems (e.g. Intapp) to perform KYC/CDD Document research and analysis into an AML 'Pack' provided to fee-earners for their approval Assessment and collation of Politically Exposed Persons Collating information from the Company registers globally Assessing negative news stories about potential clients for their risk to the firm Liaising with Partners and Senior Stakeholders to obtain outstanding information Verifying the ID of individuals using our Biometric Identity Verification tool Matter Management on our bespoke in-house finance system, Evergreen Assisting the team by gathering information on active clients to be reviewed Performing ongoing monitoring of existing client relationships Participating in meetings with the firmwide risk team Assist with developing training materials, presentations, and courses on AML Performing Conflict of Interest searches, diligently assessing the results and liaising with lawyers across the firm to address any concerns A bit about you 2:1 (achieved) in a law degree (preferable) Demonstrable research skills Demonstrable organisational skills Ability to adjust workflows to meet deadlines Clear written and verbal communication Team-focused Self-motivated Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Keen interest in a career in Risk and Compliance 

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