Trust Accountant

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ThompsonCook Full time $120,000 per year

Legal Accounts Manager | circa $120,000 package

  • Melbourne-based law firm | Prior legal accounts experience preferred
  • Great employee benefits (including health and wellness days) and hybrid flexibility on offer
  • Aderant practice management system | CBD location

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Accounts Manager to join a leading Melbourne law firm on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role, you will manage the firm's day-to-day financial operations, combining hands-on trust and general accounting responsibilities while leading and supporting a finance team of five.

We are searching for a high-performing professional with a strong legal accounts background and excellent legal industry knowledge. Based in the CBD, the role offers flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.

The Challenge

Reporting to the CFO your key responsibilities will include the following:

  • Managing trust accounts in line with regulations, including receipts, payments, reconciliations, reporting, controlled money accounts, and audits
  • Driving process improvements and coordinating special projects to support efficient financial operations
  • Overseeing accounts receivable, payable, and billing, ensuring accurate client billing, vendor payments, and strong cash flow
  • Performing daily bank reconciliations and assisting with month-end financial reporting
  • Managing the Accounts inbox and supporting legal teams with matter finances
  • Leading and mentoring team members

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • 5+ years of experience in accounts, including recent work in a legal practice and hands-on exposure to trust accounting
  • In-depth understanding of solicitor trust account regulations and accounting practices within the legal sector
  • Strong knowledge of accounting systems
  • Exceptional accuracy and a high level of integrity when managing financial transactions and client funds
  • Excellent communicator who can guide and develop team members while building productive relationships across the firm

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Rebecca Bleackley for a confidential discussion on

Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

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