Accounts Officer

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 70 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. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and recording financial statements, processing accounts payable / receivable and contributing to month-end processes. 

In this role your key responsibilities will include:
•    Assisting in invoice processing, tracking payments and managing accounts payable,
•    Reconciling bank statements and investigating or resolving any discrepancies,
•    Managing corporate credit card expense reconciliations,
•    Processing and managing disbursements in a timely and efficient manner, 
•    Assisting with monthly billing activities,
•    Responding to internal and external finance queries; and
•    Assisting the Finance team in any ad hoc duties, including but not limited to accounts payable, billing and matter administration. 

What You Offer: 
As the ideal candidate, you will have previous experience working in an Accounts Officer / Accounts Receivable role, as well as a strong understanding of basic accounting principles. You will have exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Experience working in the legal or professional services industry is highly regarded. 

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 while working with leaders in your field. 

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 5387.

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