Analyst: Application Testing

Company: Norton Rose Fulbright
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

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, to join our EMEA team.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Support user teams with acceptance testing, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Identify, document, map, track, and resolve bugs and faults.
  • Produce and maintain clear and concise testing documentation, including plans, test scripts, test cases, and summary reports.
  • Provide thorough quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle and document the results of test cycles.
  • Collaborate with third‑party providers and IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
  • Assist the Product Owner and application analysts with translating business requirements into technical solutions and identifying opportunities for system enhancements.

Qualifications

  • Degree educated in computer science, software engineering, or holder of a professional software testing qualification such as CAST, CMST, or CSTP.
  • 5+ years of experience in similar roles, with testing experience in 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).
  • Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, working in a software testing environment.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills, proactive approach, and willingness to upskill through internal and external training.
  • Demonstrated discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
  • Team player, flexible, and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026