Part-Time Legal Accounts / Bookkeeper

Law Staff; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

CBD location in Brisbane

End-of-Trip facilities

Job summary

Law Staff in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Legal Accounts / Bookkeeper for a permanent part-time role with genuine flexibility. The position offers a minimum of 15 hours per week up to 4 days per week, with days/hours flexible.

The role covers accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations for Trust and Office accounts, settlements, investments, debt collection, billing, month-end reporting, and other related duties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Clerk/Officer or Bookkeeper in a law firm or similar professional services environment
• Knowledge of legal accounting practices and procedures
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable - firm and matter related
• Accounts Receivable - banking, receipting and credit card payments
• Bank reconciliations - Trust and Office Accounts
• Settlements - Trust and Office EFTs, bank cheques and PEXA
• Investments - opening, closing and interest processing
• Debt collection and debtor management
• Billing and debtor write-offs
• Month-end reporting
• Ad hoc administration, including Lexon and Safe Custody
• Other accounts and administrative duties as required

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bank reconciliations

Legal accounting

MS Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Lexon

Safe Custody

Job description

Rare opportunity for an experienced Legal Accounts/Bookkeeper to join a specialist law firm on a permanent part-time basis with genuine flexibility!

The Role

Law Staff is assisting an award-winning, specialist law firm who is seeking an experienced Legal Accounts / Bookkeeper to join the firm on a permanent part-time basis. The role offers a minimum of 15 hours per week up to 4 days per week, with genuine flexibility around the days and hours worked.

The day-to-day work mix of matters includes but is not limited to the following:

• Accounts Payable - firm and matter related
• Accounts Receivable - banking, receipting and credit card payments
• Bank reconciliations - Trust and Office Accounts
• Settlements - Trust and Office EFTs, bank cheques and PEXA
• Investments - opening, closing and interest processing
• Debt collection and debtor management
• Billing and debtor write-offs
• Month-end reporting
• Ad hoc administration, including Lexon and Safe Custody
• Other accounts and administrative duties as required

To secure this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as an Accounts Clerk/Officer or Bookkeeper in a law firm or similar professional services environment;
• Knowledge of legal accounting practices and procedures;
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Remuneration and Benefits

In return for your expertise and commitment to this role, you will be offered:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Genuine flexibility around hours and days, with a minimum of 15 hours per week;
• Friendly and professional working environment;
• Convenient CBD location in the heart of Brisbane's legal precinct;
• Close proximity to major transport and shopping; and
• End-of-Trip facilities.

We provide the flexibility of conducting interviews either in person or virtually. You can choose between a one-on-one session or a meeting via FaceTime, Skype, Zoom or telephone, ensuring you can comfortably showcase your skills and discuss your requirements for your next role.

We prioritise transparency and, following your meeting, you will receive a comprehensive profile outlining this opportunity and other relevant positions, allowing you to research and explore them at your convenience.

Even if this particular role doesn't align perfectly with your needs, we would still be delighted to hear from you. We frequently handle unadvertised positions, offering a diverse range of opportunities across private practice and in-house settings.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted in the first instance.

Law Staff | 260 Queen Street | Brisbane | [phone]