Accounts Officer

The HR Room; Strathalbyn; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The HR Room in Strathalbyn, South Australia, is seeking an Accounts Officer to join their small regional team. You will manage financial information, handle accounts payable and receivable, reconcile ledgers and prepare financial statements, while also handling client billing and month-end close.

The role includes reception duties and general administrative tasks to keep the office running smoothly. This position offers a hands-on role in a close-knit practice, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounts and administrative position.
• Corporate environment experience is preferred.
• Strong MS Office and accounting software skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconcile general ledgers and assist with monthly close.
• Process client billing and month-end close.
• Provide reception support and client liaison as required.
• Assist with file management, briefs and other documentation.

Skills

Accounts payable / receivable

Administrative support

Communication skills

Discretion & integrity

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

• Progressive, fast growing firm
• Regional Location
• Close-knit team environment

The Firm:

Our Client has a long-standing history of more than 140 years serving the metropolitan and regional communities in South Australia. Committed to protecting the rights of individuals, families, employees, retirees, professionals, farmers and small businesses they provide specialist advice across a range of areas including Family Law, Injury Law, Commercial Disputes and Business Advice, Unfair Dismissal, Conveyancing, Wills and Estate administration including disputed estates.

The role:

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Officer to join the team in their small regional office in Strathalbyn. This role is responsible for facilitating the Firm’s financial information, processing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling general ledgers and preparing financial statements. You will be in charge of processing client billing, closing out each month, tax preparation and assisting with the financial year end. The role also includes reception duties and general legal administrative tasks as required – you ensure the office runs smoothly & efficiently.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Accounts Payable and Receivable;
• Managing the trust and trust transactions;
• Preparation of budgets;
• Monitoring expenditure and profits and providing reports to the Managing Partner;
• Reception duties including answering and allocating phone calls, greeting visitors on arrival, coordinating conference & meeting rooms, client liaison and follow-up as well as photocopying, filing & stock ordering;
• Administrative duties including assisting with file management, drafting of briefs and other documents and correspondence;
• Record keeping for client matters;
• Any other administrative support to the legal team as required.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar accounts and administrative position;
• Previous experience in a corporate environment;
• High level computer skills (MS Office suite & accounting software);
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
• High level customer service skills;
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity and discretion;
• Strong work ethic and shows initiative;
• Excellent time management and organization skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.