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Accounting Professional for Commercial Law Firm

2 months ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia AFL Recruitment Full time

Are you an accomplished accounting professional seeking a new challenge in a dynamic commercial law firm?

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our team as the sole internal accountant, reporting directly to the Managing Partner/Director.

About the Role

In this key role, you will be responsible for taking 100% ownership of the firm's entire accounting function, from day-to-day operations to high-level strategic business input.

  • You will manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial management reporting, reconciliations, trust accounting, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, PAYG, payroll (outsourced), variance analysis, superannuation, BAS, and GST.
  • You will ensure corporate governance and regulatory compliance, including Law Society trust account audits, and manage insurances such as workers' compensation and professional indemnity.
  • You will provide valuable commercial and strategic business input to support the firm's growth and success.
About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A degree or diploma in accounting/bookkeeping, preferably with CA/CPA qualification or studying/partly qualified.
  • Minimum 4-10+ years of broad hands-on accounting experience as an accountant or bookkeeper.
  • Experience working in a law/accounting firm with expertise in trust accounts.
  • High accuracy and attention to detail, along with strong commercial acumen.
  • Prior experience using Affinity legal accounting software is a plus.
  • The ability to thrive in a busy multi-tasking environment with efficient time management and deadline-driven skills.
About Us

We are an outstanding commercial law firm with over 90 years of success, attracting talented professionals who desire blue-chip clients, stimulating work, a collaborative culture, learning opportunities, stability, and a healthy work-life balance.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • A competitive salary between $85,000-$100,000.
  • A down-to-earth, mature, and inclusive family-like culture.
  • A supportive and friendly boss who prioritizes staff well-being.
  • Healthy work-life balance opportunities.
Location

This role is based in Sydney, offering a unique blend of career advancement opportunities and lifestyle advantages.