Accounts Officer (CRL04022026)

Buddle

14d

About The Position

As the Accounts Officer , you will play a critical role in supporting the financial operations of our client’s growing firm. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensure accurate financial processing, and maintain the integrity of our financial records. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, enjoys working with numbers, and has experience in Australian law firm accounting. You will be the primary point of contact for accounts payable inquiries, manage transactional processing, and support month-end and audit-related tasks. If you thrive in a structured environment, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work, we’d love to meet you!

Requirements

Strong attention to detail with high standards for accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with good time management and the ability to work autonomously.
Experience in an Australian law firm (required)
A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach.
Comfortable liaising with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
Intermediate proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite (required).
Experience using Xero and legal practice management software (required).
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar accounts or bookkeeping role within an Australian law firm (required).

Nice To Haves

A university degree is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Management: Process all supplier invoices for general business expenses.
Manage and process matter-related EFT payment requests for both the office account and trust account.
Monitor, manage, and action all emails in the Accounts Payable shared inbox.
Act as the main contact for internal and external queries related to accounts payable.
Financial Processing & Reconciliation: Code disbursements and trust transactions in the practice management system.
Complete daily bank reconciliations for payable and trust transactions.
Reconcile credit card expenses, including follow-ups with employees for receipt and expense verification.
Month-End & Audit Support Assist with month-end accounts processes, including trust reporting.
Support audit requirements, variance analysis, and documentation preparation.
Contribute to timely completion of assigned month-end tasks.
General Finance Support: Attend to finance-related queries from employees and clients in a timely manner.
Provide support to the Finance Manager on ad hoc tasks as required.
Maintain accurate financial records and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Other Responsibilities Assist with audit preparation and documentation.
Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures and relevant regulations.
Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
Take initiative in identifying efficiency improvements in finance workflows.