Accounts Officer

Posted: 23/01/2024 Closing Date: 23/02/2024 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Sydney Job Category: Accounting,Legal Job Description Hicksons is a commercial law firm that assists government, companies, organisations, and individuals throughout Australia to create sustainable value through legal and commercial advice, services, and solutions. Our breadth of expertise is reflected in our diverse practice groups and complemented by our industry and sector focus. With offices in Sydney and Newcastle, we work across geographies with smart technology to keep connected to our clients.

We pride ourselves on our energy and authenticity to drive client solutions, attract and develop talent and serve our broader community. With over 65 years in practice, we consider ourselves to be visionary thought leaders who have harnessed our history and experience, emerging as a market-leading legal and advisory business. The Role  We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Officer to join our Finance team based in Sydney.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and recording financial statements, processing accounts payable / receivable and contributing to month-end processes. If you have recently completed your degree and are looking to kick-start your career, we encourage you to apply. In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

What You Offer:  The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, as well as a strong understanding of basic accounting principles. You will bring energy and innovation to Hicksons, along with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive 'can-do' attitude.

  What We Offer: Our size and successful history means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by learning programs and in-house mentoring.   We offer a range of benefits and reward initiatives including access to competitive parental leave, quarterly reward programs, flexible working initiatives, wellbeing initiatives and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.

  To have a confidential discussion on the role and our offering, please contact the People and Culture team – (02) 9293 5***. Hicksons handles the personal information of employment applicants in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and its Privacy Policy. By submitting an application for employment with Hicksons you agree that Hicksons may collect, handle and use your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy http://www.hicksons.com.au/privacy.html

Please note pre-employment screening checks will be conducted on all successful applicants including a national police check.