Legal Accounts Specialist

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeAccounting Full time $100,000 - $150,000
Expert Legal Accounting Professional

We are seeking an experienced and skilled legal accounting professional to join our team. This role involves delivering expert training, consultation, and implementation support for legal accounting systems across law firms.

You will collaborate with our development team to scope and deliver bespoke software and integrations tailored to client needs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in legal accounting who is passionate about technology, training, and client success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Client Engagement & Consultation: Collaborate with law firms and legal tech vendors to understand their legal accounting requirements. Conduct discovery sessions to identify opportunities for software implementation or bespoke development. Advise clients on best practices in legal accounting and compliance.
  • Solution Design & Specification: Scope and document custom software development requirements relating to legal accounting. Translate accounting and operational needs into detailed functional and technical specifications. Work closely with the development team to ensure solutions are aligned with client expectations.
  • Software Implementation: Lead the implementation of legal accounting systems, including configuration, data migration, and testing. Ensure compliance with jurisdictional accounting standards and trust accounting rules. Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client communication.
  • Training & Support: Deliver tailored training sessions to accounts teams, fee earners, and support staff. Create comprehensive training materials and user documentation. Provide post-implementation support and ongoing consultancy to optimise system usage. Stay current with legal accounting software trends and regulatory changes. Liaise with the global team to share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.
Personal Attributes
  • Communication Skills: Ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
  • Teamwork: Willingness to work collaboratively with others.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to new conditions and challenges.
  • Attention to Detail: Precision and thoroughness in completing tasks.
  • Time Management: Efficiently managing one's time to meet deadlines.
  • Creativity: Ability to think outside the box and generate innovative ideas.
  • Work Ethic: Demonstrating dedication and commitment to the job.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact positively with colleagues and clients.
Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in legal accounting within law firms or legal tech environments.
  • Familiarity with legal accounting software.
  • Understanding of trust accounting, billing, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience in legal technology and law firms is desirable.
Additional Benefits
  • Competitive salary.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Quarterly bonus based on individual targets.
  • Discretionary annual bonus of 10% of base salary.
  • Exposure to the latest technologies.
  • Ongoing employee development and growth opportunities.

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