Legal Accounts Officer

Legal Accounts Officer

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic experienced Legal Accounts Officer to join our busy Accounts Department in our head office in Coolangatta on a full-time basis (in-office).  The successful candidate will be part of a team of 4 supporting the Firm of 75 staff in delivering exceptional legal services to our clients.  Our support teams are the lifeblood of the business, and we believe the role plays a crucial part in fulfilling the intent of our Firm, which is to help our clients and change their lives for the better.

The Role

Reporting to the Accounts Manager and CFO, we are seeking an experienced Accounts Officer (legal industry desired) to join our dedicated Accounts Department, providing exceptional accounting services to our staff and clients.

The role will require you to, but not limited to:

• Complete daily bank reconciliations across trust and general accounts in LEAP and Xero
• Daily processing of Trust and General account receipts and payments via LEAP, Xero and Commbiz
• Processing client invoices
• Provide clients, staff, management and stakeholders with accurate and timely accounting information as required
• Assist in the weekly processing of payroll and superannuation via Xero
• Management of aged debtor procedures
• Assist in EOM processes
• Maintain accurate records and provide analysis and reporting as requested

Desirable Attributes

• Minimum 3+ years in an Accounts Officer role (legal and trust accounting experience highly preferred)
• Experience using LEAP and Xero
• Exposure to law society regulations and annual audits
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Bookkeeping or Business Administration
• Understanding of GST and general accounting principles
• A high attention to detail, transactional accuracy, and the ability to problem solve, often under demanding situations
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills
• Proactive and responsible with a strong work ethic
• The flexibility to work at any of our offices (Coolangatta, Kingscliff, Robina and Southport) if required
• Ability to prioritise competing tasks in a demanding office environment, often within strict deadlines

About Attwood Marshall Lawyers

Attwood Marshall Lawyers is an established, reputable law firm that traces its origins in the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads area to when Eric Attwood set up his legal practice after the Second World War in 1946. For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to serving the local community. We believe our brand is known for the following positioning statements:

• Long-established firm with 7 offices across the eastern seaboard of Australia
• We are at the forefront of legal innovation & technology
• Our teams act exclusively in their area of law
• We care – our staff are trained to connect & communicate with our clients to help them deal with one of the biggest stressors in their lives
• We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients
• We help people with their matter and change their lives for the better
• We are passionate advocates for social justice & change

Our values are Integrity, Understanding, and Responsibility.

We moved into our current Coolangatta beachfront offices located in The Strand building in 1989 and have continued to grow ever since, with over 75 staff and additional offices located in Brisbane, Robina, Southport, Kingscliff, Sydney, and Melbourne.

We are a family-oriented law firm with an emphasis on work/life balance.  We support our employees in their work environment and provide excellent office conditions, utilising the latest in practice management systems (LEAP) and technology.  Staff have modern workspaces with natural light and ergonomic equipment.  Part of our vision is to create a safe, happy work culture that promotes learning, health and purpose.

Our office systems also support working from home, if required.  We are a paperless office and have a focus on automation and technology to help with progressing our clients' matter as quickly and efficiently as possible.

We traditionally act for people in the most stressful periods of their lives, and it is very important that our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff share our intent or purpose in their working life. We offer a structured training program for both professional and personal development and provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring from our senior lawyers.  We also provide inhouse business and personal coaching to assist in effective communication with clients, family, and colleagues.

What We Offer

• Highly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staff
• Excellent training program and career development focus
• Leading legal practice management systems and software
• Healthy work environment and work-life balance
• Great corporate culture with professional/personal development and training
• Well-resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilities
• Excellent salary package negotiable based on experience

The Location

Attwood Marshall Lawyers has modern, spacious, well-positioned offices in Coolangatta, Robina, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.

This full-time position is based at our Coolangatta office.  There may be instances where you will be required to work from our other offices.

Apply Today

Please send your CV and cover letter to the Practice Manager, Holly Gilholme, by emailing  before 19th of December 2025

We look forward to hearing from you.