Payroll and accounts officer

Griffin Legal; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Legal is a modern legal and advisory firm based in Canberra, providing services to Government, Business and Not for Profit. The role requires MYOB, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable experience, along with budget inputs and monthly reporting.

The successful candidate will also assist with billing processes and trust accounting. The position is five days a week on site, with full-time hours preferred, though part-time school hours will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience with MYOB, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable is required.
• Budget inputs and monthly reporting experience is required.
• Assisting with billing processes and trust accounting will be part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other end-of-month tasks, including firm billing.
• Assist with HR tasks such as recruitment, onboarding and offboarding of new and separating employees.
• Maintain employee records, HR compliance and other support activities.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

MYOB

Payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Billing processes

Trust accounting

Job description

Do you have MYOB, payroll, accounts payable and receivable experience? Do you have experience working with professionals and internal budgets and trust accounting? Are you looking for a busy practice to join on a short term contract (6 months)? Then Griffin Legal may be the place for you!

The position is five days a week on site with fulltime hours preferred but those looking for part-time school hours work five days a week will be considered.

Griffin Legal is a modern legal and advisory firm providing services to Government, Business and Not for Profit.

The successful candidate must have experience with MYOB, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. The successful candidate will also manage budget inputs and monthly reporting as well as assisting with billing processes and trust accounting.

Are you looking for:

• an opportunity to work in a busy Canberra based, nationally operating legal and advisory firm
• a supportive environment to develop existing skills and learn news ones
• variety – where no two days are the same
• an innovative firm committed to diversity and staff wellbeing?

We are looking for candidates who:

• have a can-do attitude and want to excel at what you do
• have previous booking keeping or finance experience
• have experience working in a professional services environment
• are seeking a short term contract

We offer opportunities aligned with our Values:

• Excellence – for all staff to be recognised as the best of the best in their field for consistently producing high-quality and strategic work.
• Growth – to be progressive and innovative, grow the firm and progress your career.
• Integrity – to work as a team in a workplace that values transparency, honesty, dependability and accountability.
• Connection – to be a valued team member, sharing knowledge and be recognised as an integral part of achieving our firm’s mission.
• Wellbeing – to have balance in your life and in your work remaining safe, respected, healthy and engaged.

About us

As a valued member of our Operational Team which works and reports to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will:

• undertake payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other end of month tasks, including firm billing
• assist with HR tasks such as recruitment, onboarding and offboarding of new and separating employees and induction.
• maintain employee records, undertaking Law Society and HR compliance and other support activities, including coordinating staff events
• hand confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are encouraged to apply.