AddressEdward Mann is recruiting for an Accounts Officer on a part time basis for a leading employment law firm based in the heart of the Sydney CBD. With a focus on labour and employment law, they are a trusted adviser to Australian and international employers of all sizes and across all industries.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the billing, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a prestigious law firm while working alongside experienced professionals in the legal industry.
They are looking for an experienced Accounts Officer coming from a law firm or a similar industry to and willing to pay up to 85K + Super FTE for the right individual. They are open to people looking to work 3-4 days a week and are flexible on which days you work. This is an in-office role.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Supportive work culture with a focus on work-life balance.
- Convenient CBD location with easy access to public transportation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process billing activities, including generating invoices and statements at the end of each billing cycle (monthly).
- Manage accounts receivable, including monitoring outstanding invoices and following up with clients as needed.
- Raise miscellaneous and manual invoices for events, training, settlement proceeds and as required.
- Manage invoice uploads into multiple client billing management systems
- Attend to invoice adjustments and client invoice queries.
- Ensure client disbursements in relation to legal and barristers fees are sent to clients for payment
- Processing credit card payments
- Produce client reports as requested e.g. weekly WIP reporting, statements.
- Handle accounts payable tasks, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing and data entry
- Maintain accurate time reports and records for billing purposes.
- Maintain and update the firm's CRM system to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Monthly WIP review
- Prepare daily reports, including fee projections and financial performance metrics.
- Complete bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and credit cards.
- Responsible for matter management for relevant clients including preparation/follow up/closure of Service Agreements, collection of client and contact information, revision of estimates as needed and production and circulation of pre-bills.
- Co-ordination and completion of Solicitor Representation Letters.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Proficiency in additional accounting tasks such as tax knowledge, month-end preparations, and reconciliations.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to grammar and punctuation.
- Critical thinking with strong problem-solving skills.
- Professional demeanour and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Personable and able to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Team player with a willingness to contribute to team goals.
- Comfortable working in an office-based environment.
- Background in professional services, ideally within a law firm.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., Law Master) is advantageous.
For more information, please apply ASAP.
Edward Mann Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Edward Mann Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.
