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Shape the data foundation of one of the UK legal sector's most ambitious transformation programmes. The Opportunity Lawfront is a fast growing, PE backed group of seven leading regional law firms. We are in the midst of one of the most significant technology transformation programmes in the UK legal sector consolidating our entire technology estate onto a unified platform through Programme Drive. At the centre of this programme is data: understanding what we have, where it sits, how it behaves, and how to move it safely and accurately into a modern, unified environment. We are recruiting a Data Analyst for a 12month FTC , you will be the person who makes that possible. Working closely with the Programme Drive delivery team and stakeholders across each of our hub firms, you will lead structured data discovery, assess data quality, map legacy systems, and play a hands on role in the migration process. You will also support our Finance team with their own discovery and migration activities, providing analytical capability and structured outputs that directly influence go live decisions. If you thrive on bringing order to complexity, enjoy diving into unfamiliar data estates, and want your analytical work to shape real programme outcomes, this is a rare and career defining opportunity. What You Will Do Lead data discovery across legacy finance and matter systems, profiling volume, quality, completeness, and structure Analyse legacy database schemas across PMS, CMS and finance platforms, producing field level mapping documentation Write SQL queries to extract, profile and validate data, turning raw information into structured insights Identify data quality issues, anomalies and retention risks early, escalating appropriately to avoid migration blockers Contribute directly to data migration activities - extraction, transformation, validation and reconciliation Work with hub IT teams, vendors and migration partners to resolve data issues and maintain source to target alignment Translate complex findings into clear, actionable outputs for programme leadership and hub teams Support the creation of migration runbooks, test scripts and acceptance criteria Build and maintain MI dashboards that track migration readiness and exception resolution Engage with hub finance and operations teams to validate interpretations and secure business sign off What You Will Bring 3+ years' experience in a data analyst or data migration role, ideally in a multi system or multi entity environment Strong SQL capability, with confidence working across unfamiliar schemas and large datasets Proven experience in data discovery, profiling and quality assessment Understanding of the full data migration lifecycle and what "good" looks like at each stage Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams without losing pace or accuracy A structured, analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail Strong communication skills, able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non technical audiences Experience producing high quality data documentation - dictionaries, mappings, exception logs Resilience and resourcefulness when working with incomplete, inconsistent or poorly documented legacy data What Would Set You Apart Experience with legal PMS/CMS platforms (e.g., Aderant Expert, SOS Connect, Partner for Windows, ProClaim, Linetime Liberate, VisualFiles) Advanced SQL skills and/or exposure to scripting languages such as Python Understanding of legal sector data retention obligations and regulatory considerations Experience working within a structured programme or project delivery environment Why Lawfront A unique opportunity to shape the data foundations of a major transformation programme A fast growing, PE backed legal group with significant investment in technology and capability A collaborative, ambitious environment where your work directly influences programme success The chance to work across multiple firms, systems and data estates - no two days are the same

Farleys-Solicitors is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to play a pivotal role in transforming the finance systems landscape. You will support and administer the Aderant Expert platform, ensuring stability for finance users while developing SQL-based reporting solutions. With over 5 years of relevant experience, you will diagnose and resolve complex system issues, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Join a collaborative team that's reshaping the legal services sector through ambitious technology transformations.

Play a pivotal role in transforming the finance systems landscape of one of the UK's fastest growing legal groups. The Opportunity Lawfront is a fast growing, PE backed group of seven leading regional law firms. We are delivering one of the most ambitious technology transformation programmes currently under way in the UK legal sector - and our finance systems estate sits right at the centre of it. We are looking for a Finance Systems Analyst to join on a 12month FTC who can keep our finance platforms running smoothly today while helping shape what they become tomorrow. You will be the subject matter expert for Aderant Expert and associated financial applications across the group, providing the technical depth, analytical capability and hands on problem solving that keeps critical systems stable, optimised and aligned to business needs. This is a role with real breadth: from diagnosing complex issues and developing SQL based reporting solutions, to supporting upgrades, integrations and continuous improvement across a diverse and evolving systems landscape. If you know Aderant Expert inside out, take pride in the quality of your technical work, and want to be part of a team that is genuinely transforming how legal services firms operate, we'd love to hear from you. What You Will Do Support and administer the Aderant Expert platform day to day, ensuring stability and availability for finance users Investigate and resolve complex system issues, identifying root causes and delivering long term fixes Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, scripts and reporting solutions that give Finance the insight they need Build strong relationships with Finance, IT and business stakeholders, translating requirements into system improvements Play an active role in upgrades, testing, deployments and integrations, ensuring changes land cleanly Maintain and improve system interfaces and data integrity across platforms Produce clear, practical technical and process documentation Support month end and year end processes, ensuring systems perform reliably at peak periods Act as the first escalation point for finance systems incidents and requests Contribute to finance systems projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the group What You Will Bring 5+ years' experience in a Finance Systems Analyst or similar role within a legal or professional services environment Strong, hands on experience with Aderant Expert, including configuration, support and troubleshooting Deep understanding of Aderant Expert's table structure and underlying database Advanced SQL capability - complex queries, stored procedures, optimisation and troubleshooting Solid understanding of finance operations in a law firm and the system requirements that support them Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the tenacity to get to the root of issues Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to explain technical matters clearly Experience with reporting tools and data analysis Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and keep stakeholders informed What Would Set You Apart Hands on experience with Aderant integrations and related applications Knowledge of SSRS, Power BI or similar reporting technologies Experience with Elite, Intapp or other legal technology platforms Strong understanding of law firm finance operations - billing, time recording, matter accounting Exposure to project delivery, systems implementation or structured change environments Why Join Lawfront? Be part of a major, well funded transformation programme reshaping how legal services operate Work with modern technologies and a group committed to continuous improvement Join a collaborative, ambitious team where your expertise will have real impact Enjoy the variety of working across multiple firms, systems and environment If this sounds like something of interest then please click below to apply and one of our team will be in touch.

Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Project & Program Management - London The Finance Systems Team is responsible for supporting the core EMEA finance system (Aderant Sierra), including time, billing, expenses, vendors, tax and reporting. We are seeking a Testing Analyst, ideally with Aderant and Finance Operations experience and/or knowledge, to join our EMEA team. This role supports the provision of finance system quality by ensuring the functionality of the firm's EMEA finance systems, and will have responsibility for the quality assurance (QA) and testing of financial management software and related practice management systems and integrations. Key Responsibilities Application Testing: plan, design and perform manual functional testing, system integration testing (SIT), technical testing, regression testing and end to end testing for software customisations, new modules, patches and upgrades. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Support: support user teams with acceptance testing. Defect Management: identify, document/map, track and resolve bugs and faults. Documentation: produce and maintain clear and concise testing documentation, including plans, test scripts, test cases, and summary reports. Quality Assurance: provide thorough quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle and document the results of test cycles. Issue Resolution: collaborate with third party providers and IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues. Continuous Improvement: assist Product Owner and application analysts with translating business requirements into technical solutions and identifying opportunities for system enhancements. Skills and Experience Required Meticulous, experienced tester with strong problem solving skills and a history of working with financial systems, and ideally finance operations. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the business, particularly among IT, finance operations, and third party providers. Ideally degree educated in computer science or software engineering and/or a holder of a professional software testing qualification such as CAST, CMST or CSTP and/or 5+ years of experience in similar roles. Testing experience and/or expertise testing finance practice management systems (FPMS). Expert SQL proficiency and competence with test management tools and programming languages for automation. Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment. Familiarity with core finance processes and principles (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting) ideal. Ideally experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, working in a software testing environment. Meticulous problem solver with a proactive approach to work. Willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training. Able to demonstrate discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Team player - flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realise their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Equal Opportunities Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know.

Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Project & Program Management - London The Finance Systems Team is responsible for supporting the core EMEA finance system (Aderant Sierra), including time, billing, expenses, vendors, tax and reporting. We are seeking an Application Support Analyst, ideally with Aderant and Finance Operations experience, to join our EMEA team. Key Responsibilities User Support: provide support to application users, and respond to queries and requests from fee earners, secretaries and finance operations staff. Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: identify, analyse and resolve application problems, and work with others to minimise errors and downtime. Work with third party support providers, IT and finance operations to seek resolution to logged issues. Application Support: monitor and provide technical support for financial systems, their SQL environment(s) and related customisations and integrations, and help run regular systems routines such as month/year end processing. Create and execute SQL scripts and stored procedures. Systems Administration: act as an administrator for Aderant Expert, iTimekeep and BillBlast to ensure the systems are available and meet business needs. Continuous Improvement: understand user requirements and requests, identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with teams to analyse, develop, test and implement changes. Analyse workflows to improve and develop procedures and processes for all stakeholders. Skills and Experience Required Ideally degree educated and/or 3+ years of experience in similar roles. Customer service abilities, demonstrated by resolving user issues. Some experience working within structured ITSM frameworks, such as ITIL. Experience working with SQL/SSRS is ideal, as well as the ability to run queries. Technical experience and/or expertise in finance practice management systems (FPMS) advantageous. Familiarity with core finance processes (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting) advantageous. Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment ideal. Willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training. Solutions orientated and proactive approach to work. Able to demonstrate discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Team player - flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives. Equal Opportunities and Accessibility We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know.

NRF United Kingdom is seeking an Application Support Analyst in Newcastle upon Tyne to support the core EMEA finance systems. The role involves troubleshooting, user support, and continuous system improvement. The ideal candidate will possess finance operations knowledge, SQL experience, and a solutions-oriented mindset. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to foster an inclusive workplace.

NRF United Kingdom is looking for a Testing Analyst to join their EMEA team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role is crucial for maintaining the quality of the finance systems, specifically with Aderant Sierra. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in testing and have a good understanding of financial systems and their operations. Key responsibilities include application testing, user acceptance testing support, and thorough documentation. Applicants should possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. NRF promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment with flexible working arrangements.

NRF United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Application Support Analyst based in Newcastle upon Tyne to support the EMEA finance systems including Aderant Sierra. The role involves resolving user queries, managing application issues, and enhancing system functionality. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, excellent SQL skills, and a strong understanding of finance operations. This hybrid position offers the chance to work within a supportive team in a leading firm.

Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Project & Program Management - London Role Overview The Finance Systems Team is responsible for supporting the core EMEA finance system (Aderant Sierra), including time, billing, expenses, vendors, tax and reporting. We are seeking a Senior Application Support Analyst, with Aderant and Finance Operations experience, to join our EMEA team. This is a key role in supporting the day to day function of the firm's EMEA finance systems and will provide essential assistance to finance operations and other system users, including senior stakeholders in the firm. This will include delivery of ongoing system and process improvement and testing and support for new users. Key Responsibilities Support application users, and respond to queries and requests from fee earners, secretaries and finance operations staff. Identify, analyse and resolve application problems, and minimise errors and downtime. Work with third party support providers, IT and finance operations to resolve logged issues. Lead the provision of advanced technical support for financial systems, their SQL environment(s) and related customisations and integrations, and oversee running of regular systems routines such as month/year end processing. Configure system enhancements and customisations in line with user requirements and act as an administrator for Aderant Expert, iTimekeep and BillBlast to ensure the systems are available and meet business needs. Understand user requirements and requests, identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with teams to analyse, develop, test and implement changes. Improve and develop procedures and processes for all stakeholders. Coach junior team members and provide technical guidance to improve team capabilities. Skills and Experience Required We are seeking a confident, proactive, and solutions oriented individual with experience working with financial systems and finance operations. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the business, including for challenging and awkward systems issues and stakeholder requests. Ideally degree educated and/or 5+ years of experience in similar roles. Excellent customer/user service abilities, demonstrated by resolving complex user issues and working with challenging customers. Deep technical and/or application support experience and/or expertise in finance practice management systems (FPMS). Advanced SQL proficiency, as well as the ability to run queries unsupervised. Experience working within structured ITSM frameworks, such as ITIL. Experience within a large, global law firm or other professional services environment. Familiarity with core finance processes (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting) ideal. Solutions orientated and proactive approach to work. Willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training. Demonstrate a high level of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Team player - flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.