Accounts Payable Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia HFW Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

The Firm

HFW is a sector focused global law firm with a focus on construction, shipping, aerospace, commodities, corporate & commercial and insurance. We have over 600 lawyers working across Australia, Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Americas. With a progressive approach to our roles in commercial business, thinking creatively and pragmatically to support our clients, we are dynamic, entrepreneurial and leaders in our specialist areas.

In Australia, we have 3 offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth and around 210 team members.

The Team

Based in Melbourne, our Finance team supports all three Australian offices. The team includes 11 members, ranging from qualified accountants to operational finance professionals. The team work closely together and prides itself on being approachable, efficient, and supportive.

The Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable Officer to join our busy Finance team. This is a hands-on operational role with a strong focus on data entry, accuracy and consistency. You'll also support the Accounts Receivable function by allocating and processing client payments. While some tasks may be repetitive at times, they're essential to keeping our finance operations running smoothly – and you'll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration, reliability and getting the job done right.

Key responsibilities in this role include:

  • Accurately processing supplier invoices for Accounts Payable
  • Reconciling supplier statements and invoices
  • Completing credit card reconciliations
  • Performing daily allocations and receipting client payments for Accounts Receivable
  • Maintaining records and documentation via electronic filing
  • Supporting system update projects and play part in improving functionality and efficiency across the finance department
  • Assisting with other ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you:

  • Have end-to-end Accounts Payable experience
  • Have previously worked in a professional services environment (legal experience is a plus)
  • Are confident using Excel (Intermediate level)
  • Communicate clearly and professionally
  • Have experience with Elite 3E (version – advantageous but not essential

What's in it for you?

If you're eager to join a friendly team in a positive environment, this opportunity could be ideal for you. As well as a friendly, down-to-earth group of colleagues, we offer the following benefits:

  • Market-competitive remuneration package, employee referral incentives, and life and salary continuance insurance
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives, such as annual flu vaccinations, access to the Employee Assistance Program, free subscriptions to wellbeing apps, and subsidised sporting activities
  • An active employee-led Social Committee, organising regular events in all our offices
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (at least 60% time in the office), allowing you to balance work and life commitments effectively
  • The ability to purchase additional annual leave and access our Paid Parental Leave (26 weeks)
  • Beautiful offices in the CBD with excellent end-of-trip facilities
  • A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative work environment

What's next?

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, apply online with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you are interested in this role. We would love to hear from you

If you have any questions, please contact: Maarja Kamar, HR Consultant -

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