Junior Accounts Officer: Legal Finance & Trust Accounting

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

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