Assistant Accountant

Addisons is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is CPA or CA qualified or actively working towards certification to deepen their technical expertise and broaden their experience in a respected law firm environment

If you're passionate about numbers, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in precision, compliance, and continuous improvement - this role is for you. In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of our financial operations, with responsibility for payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting. You'll be trusted to deliver accurate and timely financial processing while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and compliance.

With exposure to a wide range of financial activities in a legal setting, this role offers the ideal environment to advance your qualifications, take on greater responsibility, and grow your career.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes
• Invoice processing – general creditors, client disbursements, staff reimbursements, corporate credit cards
• Prepare and execute payment runs
• Administer corporate credit cards and petty cash
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers to resolve queries and issues.

Payroll

• Manage end-to-end payroll and payment processing for approximately 100 employees
• Produce end of month payroll reports including leave liability, superannuation and tax deductions
• Prepare monthly Payroll Tax, PAYG and superannuation returns in accordance with lodgement requirements
• Undertake end of year reporting and system rollover
• Process monthly and quarterly Draws and Distributions

General Accounting

• Assist with daily cash receipt processing
• Prepare and complete bank reconciliations
• Assist with BAS, GST, FBT, and other tax compliance requirements
• Assist with month-end financial close including journal preparation and processing, reconciliations and management reporting
• Assist with year-end financial reporting requirements
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to maintain accurate financial records
• Provide support on ad hoc projects and reporting as required.

To be considered for the role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA or CA qualified, or actively working towards certification
• 2-4 years' accounting experience, preferably in a professional services or legal environment, with exposure to a range of financial processes
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting, payroll legislation, and compliance requirements
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (Aderant Expert or similar legal practice management software desirable)
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a genuine eagerness to learn and contribute to team success.

About Addisons

A full-service commercial law firm, Addisons is built on enduring partnerships with Australian and international clients. Many have trusted us for decades to support them with their most complex legal issues and day-to-day concerns.

Our teams are respected as astute problem solvers and tireless advocates who strive to know our clients' business. Our bespoke solutions focus on the essentials, equipping clients to make informed decisions, strengthen business relationships and navigate legal challenges to achieve their commercial and strategic goals.

Working at Addisons

Addisons is committed to bringing out the best in our people. We invest in you to succeed through client exposure, high quality training and development and encourage open communication. Addisons attracts the very best people with outstanding levels of talent, character and work ethic. We value each other and the unique culture we have created, with an inclusive, diverse and positive work environment which includes social activities, morning teas, drinks, and casual dress every Friday.

Employer of choice

We support our lawyers and staff through employee-centered programs. Addisons is recognised as a "5-Star Employer of Choice 2023 & 2024" by Australasian Lawyer, placing the firm amongst the top law firms to work for in Australia.