Accounts Clerk/Bookkeeper

Long established Law Firm seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Accounts Clerk/Bookkeeper (Part Time).

The successful applicant will be responsible to the principal for managing the firm’s general and trust accounts, payroll, and compliance obligations.

We seek a highly organized, motivated, energetic person with a professional presentation.

The position initially is expected to be for three days per week from 9.00am to 5:00pm (negotiable).

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Trust Accounting
• Data Entry using MYOB
• Payroll
• Estate Distribution
• Invoicing
• Debt recovery and management
• Weekly and monthly financial reporting
• Reconciliation of trust and practice accounts
• Filing
• Resolving client enquiries
• Administrative tasks as otherwise directed.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable and Receivable is essential.
• Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping preferred.
• Experience in Legal Trust Accounting is desirable.
• Experience in MYOB cloud-based system preferred.
• Experience using current Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Team player qualities with a friendly disposition and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work to deadlines.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Experience using legal software advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

Professionalism, confidentiality, and a teamwork approach will all be assumed qualities.

How to apply:

Please note applications will be screened and shortlisted during the advertising period and should we shortlist suitable candidates during this time, the advertising period will cease.

If this role sounds right for you, please apply online with your Resume and a Cover Letter in .pdf or .docx format only.

Applications without Resume and Cover Letter will automatically be rejected.