Finance Assistant

Cowell Clarke Pty; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Social clubs

Wellbeing program

Gym membership discounts

Private health insurance

Paid parental leave

Additional leave

Job summary

Cowell Clarke Pty is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance and office operations in our Adelaide office. This is not an accountant role; prior experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or general office administration is ideal.

You will handle reconciliations, petty cash, vendor invoices and Staff reimbursements, respond to inquiries, and assist with basic reporting and inductions as part of the Finance team.

Qualifications

• To succeed in this role, you will be experienced in bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or general office administration. We're not looking for a qualified accountant.
• Familiarity with bank or trust account reconciliations.
• Highly accurate, trustworthy, and detail oriented.
• Confident with numbers and has basic Excel skills.
• A strong communicator who works well in a team.
• Organised and willing to pitch in with general office tasks as needed.
• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment (ideal, not essential).

Responsibilities

• Undertaken bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Manage petty cash creditor invoices and staff reimbursements.
• Respond to internal and external queries via a shared inbox.
• Assist with matter management and general accounts payable/receivable tasks.
• Assist and coordinate staff inductions in conjunction with the Finance Manager.
• Maintain records, prepare basic Excel reports, and assist with deed packet administration.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable/receivable

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organised

Communication

Numbers

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 190 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged.

About the role

Our Finance team is looking for a full-time Finance Assistant to help with day-to-day finance and office support tasks. This is not an accountant role — experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or as a legal secretary would be ideal.

In this role, you will:

• Undertaken bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Manage petty cash creditor invoices and staff reimbursements.
• Respond to internal and external queries via a shared inbox.
• Assist with matter management and general accounts payable/receivable tasks.
• Assist and coordinate staff inductions in conjunction with the Finance Manager.
• Maintain records, prepare basic Excel reports, and assist with deed packet administration.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will be experienced in bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or general office administration. We're not looking for a qualified accountant.In addition, we’re looking for someone who is:

• Familiarity with bank or trust account reconciliations.
• Highly accurate, trustworthy, and detail oriented.
• Confident with numbers and has basic Excel skills.
• A strong communicator who works well in a team.
• Organised and willing to pitch in with general office tasks as needed.
• Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment (ideal, not essential).

What will we offer you?

Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.