Experienced Bookkeeper

Wonderley & Hall Solicitors; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderley & Hall Solicitors in Toowoomba, QLD, seeks an Experienced Bookkeeper for a full-time, on-site role.

You will manage daily accounting with emphasis on trust accounting, payroll, and weekly cash flow reporting.

With 3–5 years of high-volume bookkeeping, GST knowledge, and Open Practice experience, you will process data quickly and learn our processes; this is a secure permanent position with competitive remuneration and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of dedicated bookkeeping experience, ideally within a high-volume law firm or fast-paced professional services environment.
• Exposure to Open Practice is highly desirable; advanced proficiency in standard accounting tools is required.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and learn firm-specific processes quickly.
• Solid understanding of GST and payroll legislation; trust accounting knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal trust account transactions and daily reconciliations.
• Process high-volume AP/AR, disbursements and client billing; debtor management.
• Execute end-to-end payroll, superannuation and STP lodgements.
• Prepare weekly cash flow statements and monthly P&L and balance sheets.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Trust accounting

Payroll

GST knowledge

Open Practice

Data entry

Education

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Tools

Open Practice

Excel

Job description

Wonderley & Hall Solicitors – Toowoomba QLD

Experienced Bookkeeper wanted for a full-time position based in our Toowoomba, QLD office.

We are seeking a highly efficient, sharp, and autonomous professional to manage our firm's daily accounting functions. Prior experience with trust accounting is highly advantageous and will be prioritized.

This is a fast-paced role operating entirely on-site at our Toowoomba office (no hybrid or work-from-home options available). The role carries a heavy workload that requires an individual who is exceptionally fast at processing data and rapid at learning new systems and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• High-Volume Trust Accounting: Oversee legal trust account transactions, manage controlled monies, and conduct daily trust reconciliations using Open Practice in strict compliance with Law Society regulations. (If no experience, training will be provided)
• Rapid Ledger & Billing Management: Process a high volume of office accounts payable/receivable, track complex disbursements, and handle fast-turnaround client billing and debtor management. Debtor management experience required.
• Payroll & Compliance: Execute end-to-end staff payroll, process superannuation and single-touch payroll lodgements and payments.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare timely weekly cash flow statements, and monthly P&L reports, and balance sheets for the Directors' review.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven Track Record: Minimum 3–5 years of dedicated bookkeeping experience, ideally within a high-volume law firm or fast-paced professional services environment.
• Software Expertise: Specific exposure to Open Practice is highly desirable; advanced proficiency in standard accounting tools is required.
• Work Style & Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to handle a heavy workload, process data quickly and accurately under pressure, and rapidly absorb new firm-specific processes.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of GST, payroll legislation required. Knowledge of Trust accounting standards and compliance advantageous.

What We Offer

A secure, full-time permanent position within a structured and professional office environment.

Competitive remuneration reflecting your speed, accuracy, and legal expertise.

Ongoing professional support in a clear, focused workplace.