Part-Time Law Firm Bookkeeper & Trust Accountant

BDN Lawyers Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

BDN Lawyers Pty Ltd is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to support both Queanbeyan and Canberra offices. The role involves managing trust accounts, payroll, BAS, and financial reporting with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

You will work across two offices, approximately 30-35 hours per week, with free parking and a busy but supportive team culture. Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ professional bookkeeping experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services
• Experience with Xero and legal practice management systems is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of Trust Accounting legislation and compliance
• Ability to troubleshoot software integration between practice management and accounting systems
• Accurate, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Process office and trust account receipting, deposits, supplier invoices, payments and trust transfers
• Reconcile statutory trust accounts using practice management software
• Reconcile office accounts and credit cards using accounting software
• Manage payroll and superannuation
• Prepare BAS and monthly/annual financial reports
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems
• Maintain records to support audits and compliance with NSW and ACT trust accounting laws

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent & collaborative

Tools

ActionStep

Xero

Accounting software

Job description

BDN Lawyers Pty Ltd is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to support both Queanbeyan and Canberra offices. The role involves managing trust accounts, payroll, BAS, and financial reporting with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

You will work across two offices, approximately 30-35 hours per week, with free parking and a busy but supportive team culture. Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment is highly valued.