Legal Accounts & Payroll Officer

Talent Connect Australia; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career opportunities

Supportive team

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Talent Connect Australia, on behalf of a leading national law firm, is seeking a Legal Accounts / Payroll Officer for its Gold Coast office. You will support the finance team with accounting and payroll, contributing to accurate month-end reporting and timely payroll processing.

You will bring hands-on experience in legal accounts and payroll, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication to respond to staff inquiries and help maintain compliance across trust accounting and payroll

Qualifications

• Experience in legal accounts and payroll, preferably in a law firm.
• Working knowledge of trust accounting and payroll compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process trust and general accounting transactions.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Assist with month-end reporting.
• Respond to staff queries professionally.

Skills

Legal accounts experience

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

A leading national law firm is seeking a Legal Accounts / Payroll Officer for its Gold Coast office. You’ll support the finance team with accounting and payroll, working alongside a collaborative, professional team.

Key responsibilities

• Process trust and general accounting transactions
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Process payroll accurately and on time
• Assist with month-end reporting
• Respond to staff queries professionally

About you

• Experience in legal accounts and payroll (law firm experience highly regarded)
• Working knowledge of trust accounting and payroll compliance
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills

What’s on offer

• Join a respected national firm with long-term career opportunities
• Supportive team and professional environment
• Competitive salary package