Address Posted: 15/02/2024
Closing Date: 29/03/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sydney
Job Category: Accounting
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 detail-orientated Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of Accounts Payable processes, including ensuring accurate and timely payments, processing expenses and reconciling accounts.
In this role, your key responsibilities will include:
Management of all payment cycle activities
Overseeing management of bank reconciliation
Coordinating vendor payments
Assisting with firm-wide monthly billing activities
Responding to internal and external finance queries
Assisting the Finance team with other ad hoc duties.
What You Offer: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields. You will have prior experience in a professional services firm, along with a strong understanding of Accounts Payable principles and practices. You will have exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
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 5404.
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Please note pre-employment screening checks will be conducted on all successful applicants including a national police check.
