Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Legal Shared Services
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Excellent Flexibility
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: 3806413
Published: 10 months ago
Rare opportunity for an experienced Legal Accounts/Bookkeeper to join a specialist law firm 3 days per week at reduced hours!
 
The Role

Law Staff is assisting an award winning, specialist law firm who is seeking a Legal Accounts / Bookkeeper to join the firm on a permanent part-time basis.  
 
The day-to-day work mix of matters includes but is not limited to the following: 
  • Routine book-keeping, including maintenance of the general ledger and reconciliation of accounts - monitor online bank accounts for the allocation of all incoming electronic payments
  • Processing and banking of incoming cheques and cash payments
  • Process accounts receivable and accounts payable and prepare monthly client invoices
  • Trust accounting - receipting funds into the Trust account, processing EFT payments from the Trust account, preparing cheques for property and other settlements, preparing relevant documents in relation to settlements for bank cheques to be prepared
  • Maintaining investment register/controlled monies accounts
  • End of month reconciliations and reports
  • Debtor management
  • Respond to client and staff inquiries concerning invoices
  • Maintain and update general ledger
  • Taking card payments
  • Reconciling office petty cash transactions
  • Assisting with internal reporting
  • Scan, file and log accounting documents 
  • Entering safe custody records
  • Other ad-hoc requests
About You

To secure this role, you will have: 
  • Proven experience as an Accounts Clerk/Officer or Bookkeeper in a law firm;
  • Knowledge of legal accounting practices and procedures;
  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite;
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Remuneration and Benefits

In return for your expertise and enthusiastic commitment to this role, you will be offered: 
  • Competitive remuneration package;
  • Opportunity to work reduced hours and days on a permanent basis;
  • Friendly, professional work environment;
  • Located in the heart of the legal precinct;
  • Close to major transport / shopping;
  • End-of-Trip facilities.
THE NEXT STEP  We provide the flexibility of conducting interviews either in person or virtually. You can choose between a one-on-one session or a multiparty meeting via FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, or telephone, ensuring that you can comfortably showcase your skills and discuss your prerequisites for the desired role. We prioritise transparency and, by the end of the meeting, you will receive a comprehensive profile outlining this opportunity and more. This will allow you to research and explore them at your convenience.  To request a confidential meeting, please click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively email your Resume to:
  • Georgina See - georgina@lawstaff.com.au 
Even if this particular role doesn't align perfectly with your needs, we would still be delighted to hear from you. We frequently handle unadvertised positions, offering a diverse range of opportunities in both private practice and in-house settings. Your interest is valuable to us, as we strive to match candidates with suitable positions beyond those publicly listed.Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted in the first instance.Law Staff | Level 22 HSBC Bld | 300 Queen St | Brisbane (07) 3221 1229