Financial Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Law Society of NSW Full time

The Law Society of NSW is Australia's largest and most influential membership association for solicitors. We're not all lawyers, but we work together to support the legal profession and ensure a just society for all.

We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Accountant to join our team on a full-time fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in our financial activities, with a primary focus on the Statutory Deposits.

About the role

As a key member of our financial team, you will be responsible for advising the Trust Account Department on new and closed Trust Accounts, processing entries for the Statutory Deposit Accounts, and preparing monthly and year-end reports. You will also engage with auditors and assist the Financial Controller with ad-hoc tasks.

Key responsibilities

  • Reconcile Trust and Statutory Deposit accounts to confirm interest rates and payments
  • Process weekly and monthly data for the Statutory Deposit Accounts using Polaris
  • Prepare LSNSW Statutory Deposit by bank for bank statement balance reconciliation
  • Advise the Trust Account Department on new and closed Trust Accounts
  • Correspond with approved ADI's relating to Solicitors Trust Accounts and Statutory Deposit Accounts
  • Receipt direct deposits, cheques, and credit cards through accounting systems
  • Prepare BI Publisher Enterprise receipting reports for NAB cheque depositing and reconciliation
  • Prepare BI Publisher Enterprise receipting reports for Credit Card and Direct Deposit payments for reconciliation
  • Process accounting and invoice entries weekly and monthly for the LPFF
  • EFT payments prepared and processed when required by LPFF

About you

  • Certificate, diploma, or bachelor's degree in business, Commerce, or a related field
  • 2-3 years relevant accounting experience
  • Experience in a chartered or professional/financial services firm would be advantageous
  • Experience in Microsoft Business Central will be advantageous
  • Strong computer software skills, including intermediate knowledge and use of Microsoft applications
  • Experience in mid-tier to large accounting software
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues and suggest solutions
  • Strong organisation and communication skills
  • Displays a commitment to quality client service, values the supplying of accurate and timely information, and relates to people from diverse backgrounds

To apply

The Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity.

Applications should contain a CV and cover letter that outlines your key experience and motivations for this role.

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