Accountant and Office Administrator for Law Firm

1 month ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia AFL Recruitment Full time

AFL Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accountant and Office Administrator to join our client, a premier plaintiff personal injury law firm in Sydney CBD.

As a key valued member of the team, you will relish the variety and challenge of this dual role including:

  • accounts payable/accounts receivable, bank and general ledger reconciliations, month end/EOFY reporting, trust accounting/controlled monies, cashflows, PAYG, BAS and GST, credit card transactions/reconciliations, petty cash and trust audits;
  • ensuring corporate/legal compliance, such as renewing business names via ASIC, renewing firm's insurance and practising certificates for lawyers with the Law Society etc.
  • assisting with recruitment/HR/staff management;
  • being the 'go to' contact with IT professionals, building managers and branch offices in Sydney & Qld.

You will inherit and benefit from the impressive success and reputation of this premier plaintiff personal injury law firm spanning 30 years. You will enjoy the close-knit 'camaraderie' with friendly supportive colleagues (2 others in accounts and 1 dedicated full-time office manager).

We are interested in hearing from you if you:

  • have a diploma/certificate/degree in accounting/bookkeeping;
  • have minimum 5-20+ years hands-on experience as a bookkeeper/accountant (essential) and some office administration/management experience (preferable);
  • have worked for a law firm/legal industry with trust accounting experience [essential];
  • have used Affinity or Locus accounting software [preferable not essential] or otherwise are IT/tech savvy;
  • have strong numeracy skills+ accuracy+ keen eye for detail;
  • are efficient+ deadline/results-driven and a 'do whatever it takes' attitude;
  • have proven ability to thrive in a busy fast-paced multi-tasking environment (essential);
  • can commit LONG-TERM to a permanent role working in the city based office in Sydney 5 days/week.

This is a full-time position offering $90,000-$130,000 salary and LONG-TERM security/stability-permanent role. The culture is refreshing inclusive collaborative with inspiring leaders. You will be able to take advantage of the company's impressive success and reputation.

The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. They will be efficient, results-driven, and have a proactive approach. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be committed to LONG-TERM employment.

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