OVERVIEW

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion.  Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth. 

The Maples Group looks to add a Leeds based Audit Confirmations Assistant on a 5 month Fixed Term Contract to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply.  We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives.  Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role 

Peak Season for Audit Confirmations runs from February to May annually and high volumes of requests are submitted for processing. This period is when the vast majority of time will be spent within the audit process. This successful candidate will assist in completing approximately 3,500 audit confirmation responses and 500 confirmation updates over the period. 

Key areas of responsibility are:

• Tracking audit letter requests received through a dedicated email inbox
• Initiation of the process by registered office checks and conflict checks though the Maples Audit Request System
• Obtaining relevant balances through the Audit Summary Report located on Maples Intranet and the Aderant practice management system
• Preparing the audit confirmation letter through application of the correct tailoring to the Maples standard template
• Liaising with the global lawyer teams to obtain details of litigation and approval of the letter
• Preparing updated audit confirmations through application of the correct tailoring to the Maples standard template
• Ensure queries and escalations are handled correctly and promptly through to appropriate resolution
• Provide a high level of professional customer service to internal and external customers appropriate to a highly regarded international Law Firm

EXPERIENCE 

What You Bring 

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
• Fast data input with first time accuracy
• Experience of working in a legal environment (preferred but not essential).
• The successful candidate must be proficient in MS applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and a wide range of different tasks.
• Proactive and deadline oriented.
• Self-motivated, ambitious and a team player.
• Excellent project, organisational and time management skills

BENEFITS & REWARDS 

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.  The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including: 

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical) 
• Competitive vacation packages 
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes 
• Savings or pension plan 
• Life insurance 
• Travel insurance 
• Global mental wellness programme 
• Sports clubs and social events 

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website.  Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.

Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.

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