Finance Assistant

We are seeking dedicated Finance Assistant to join our team in Istanbul, supporting the firm's global Brand Management (Trade Mark) Practice. This role focuses on providing finance administration coordination and support, particularly in billing and disbursement management.

The primary responsibility is to assist with timely and accurate billing and disbursement administration. This involves collaborating with the London-based billing support team, which oversees the billing support work stream.

All communications will be conducted in English. The position reports to the local Finance Officers.

We welcome candidates with backgrounds in general finance administration, or similar roles in a professional environment who are confident in handling numerical figures. We also consider recent graduates or entry-level candidates who demonstrate strong numerical accuracy and interest. Previous experience with or knowledge of financial software packages is advantageous but not required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing disbursements from third-party associates or official bodies (from inbox management to posting them to the financial system)
• Reconciling statements to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial records
• Addressing queries from clients, third-party associates, or colleagues
• Assisting with any billing support related duties

Skills and Attributes

• Business-level fluency in English (essential)
• Administration support work experience (essential)
• High degree of numeracy (essential)
• Working knowledge of Excel (essential)
• Good general IT skills (essential)
• Work experience/knowledge or interest in Intellectual Property, particularly in Trade Marks or the field of Law (advantageous)
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work produced
• Excellent time and workload management and prioritization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage competing demands and work well under pressure
• A flexible, can-do attitude
• Good communication and interpersonal skills