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:
1. 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
2. Processing and banking of incoming cheques and cash payments
3. Process accounts receivable and accounts payable and prepare monthly client invoices
4. 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
5. Maintaining investment register/controlled monies accounts
6. End of month reconciliations and reports
7. Debtor management
8. Respond to client and staff inquiries concerning invoices
9. Maintain and update general ledger
10. Taking card payments
11. Reconciling office petty cash transactions
12. Assisting with internal reporting
13. Scan, file and log accounting documents
14. Entering safe custody records
15. Other ad-hoc requests
About You
To secure this role, you will have:
16. Proven experience as an Accounts Clerk/Officer or Bookkeeper in a law firm;
17. Knowledge of legal accounting practices and procedures;
18. Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite;
19. Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
20. 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:
21. Competitive remuneration package;
22. Opportunity to work reduced hours and days on a permanent basis;
23. Friendly, professional work environment;
24. Located in the heart of the legal precinct;
25. Close to major transport / shopping;
26. 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,