Legal Accounts Clerk

Patterson & Co Family Law are growing We're seeking a detail-oriented Legal Finance Officer to join our friendly and professional team in the heart of Toowoomba. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine your finance skills with the meaningful, purpose-driven work of a family law practice.

Alternatively, if a role with a stronger focus on client engagement or organisational support is more aligned with your strengths, we're also hiring Paralegals and File Management Clerks. You can find that listing via our SEEK profile.

• Immediate start available

• Competitive, experience-based remuneration

• Flexibility around university, school hours or part-time availability

• A close-knit team that values your contribution

• Ongoing support and professional development

• A genuinely meaningful role - your work will support clients through some of life's most difficult transitions

Patterson & Co Family Law are a boutique family law firm in the heart of Toowoomba City (QLD). We are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to individuals and families facing complex family law challenges.

We understand that every family is unique, and navigating family law matters can be deeply personal and challenging. Our approach is designed to provide our clients with compassionate, expert guidance while ensuring the best possible outcome for their specific situation.

We similarly believe that every individual is unique and are therefore committed to ensuring a workplace that is supportive and collaborative with a focus on fostering professional fulfillment and genuine care for both our clients and one another.

As our Legal Finance Officer, you will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day financial operations of the firm, including trust accounting, monthly billing, and supporting compliance with legal financial obligations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and issuing client invoices on a monthly billing cycle

• Managing accounts receivable and following up on outstanding payments

• Performing trust account reconciliations and ensuring compliance with legal trust accounting rules

• Assisting with external trust account audits and year-end compliance requirements

• Data entry and financial reporting using our legal practice management software (Smokeball) and Xero

• Processing payments, performing bank reconciliations, and assisting with payroll (as required)

• Liaising with solicitors and the business manager on billing and trust-related matters

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and confident managing financial processes in a professional services environment. Legal finance experience is highly regarded but not essential if you bring accounts and bookkeeping skills with a willingness to learn.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in trust accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivable and/or invoicing

• Familiarity with monthly billing cycles and debtor follow-up processes

• Proficiency in Xero, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial data

• A discreet and professional manner, with the ability to handle sensitive client matters

• Strong time management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others

• Confidence working independently and taking initiative when needed

• A positive, team-focused attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed

• Full Australian working rights and the ability to work from our Toowoomba office

To apply, please send your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your suitability either through the "Apply" button on SEEK, or by way of email to our Business Manager, Courtney Patterson at ********

We look forward to hearing from you