Junior Accounts Officer

JHK Legal; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentoring

Exposure to legal finance

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

JHK Legal is seeking a proactive Junior Accounts Officer to join the Finance Team in Brisbane. This permanent full-time role focuses on supporting day-to-day finance operations, exposure to legal finance, trust accounting and settlements, and working with an experienced team in a collaborative environment.

You will learn and contribute across accounts processing, reconciliations, client billing and administration, with mentoring and opportunities for professional development in a supportive

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident speaking with clients over the phone and via email.
• Well organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A positive, team-oriented approach and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions including receipts, payments and account reconciliations.
• Support the finance team with bank reconciliations and general accounting administration.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on overdue invoices via phone and email in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Assist with settlement administration and trust accounting processes under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve billing and account queries.
• Maintain accurate records and provide general administrative support to the finance team.
• Contribute to process improvements and support the wider team as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Phone & email communication

Organization

Excel proficiency

Willingness to learn

Team oriented

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business/Bookkeeping studies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Join a law practice that fosters a caring, proactive and high-performing culture.
• Permanent full-time position based in Brisbane.

About Us

JHK Legal is a reputable, national law firm committed to providing high-quality legal services to our clients. Emphasising a relationship-driven approach, our firm works collaboratively with clients, offering multi-disciplinary legal assistance across Corporate & Commercial and Private Client practice groups.

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Clerk to join our Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career within a supportive professional services environment while gaining exposure to legal finance, trust accounting and settlements.

Position Overview

As a Junior Accounts Officer at JHK Legal, you will support the firm's day-to-day finance operations while developing your skills in accounting, legal finance, trust accounting and settlements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in accounts within a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will work closely with an experienced team, receiving training and mentorship while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing daily financial transactions including receipts, payments and account reconciliations.
• Support the finance team with bank reconciliations and general accounting administration.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on overdue invoices via phone and email in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Assist with settlement administration and trust accounting processes under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve billing and account queries.
• Maintain accurate records and provide general administrative support to the finance team.
• Contribute to process improvements and support the wider team as required.

About You

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence speaking with people over the phone and via email.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A positive, team-oriented approach and strong work ethic.

Requirements

• Previous experience in administration, customer service, retail, hospitality, accounts support or a similar role would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A genuine interest in accounting, finance or business administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Relevant studies in Accounting, Finance, Business or Bookkeeping will be highly regarded but are not essential.

What we offer

• Comprehensive training and ongoing mentoring.
• Exposure to legal finance, trust accounting and settlements.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A varied and hands-on role where you can build valuable accounting experience.
• JHK Legal is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Only applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.