Assistant Accountant

1 month ago


Sydney, Australia The Law Society of NSW Full time

The Law Society of NSW is Australia's largest and most influential membership association for solicitors. We're not all lawyers, but we work together to support the legal profession and ensure a just society for all.

We're looking for a full time fixed term Assistant Accountant to cover a period of parental leave from November 2024 to December 2025.

About the role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will play a key role within a number of financial activities undertaken by the Law Society and the various other entities that it administers. A primary focus of this role will be in the area of the Statutory Deposits. This will involve advising the Trust Account Department of new and closed Trust Accounts and processing all entries for the Statutory Deposit Accounts, including interest. In addition to this, you will also be involved in monthly and year end reporting, engaging with auditors, as well as assisting the Financial Controller with ad-hoc tasks.

What you'll be doing

  • General Trust and Statutory Deposit reconciliations to confirm interest rate paid and interest payment received updated monthly or when reporting is received
  • Weekly and Monthly data processing of all entries for the Statutory Deposit Accounts using Polaris
  • Preparation of LSNSW Statutory Deposit by bank for bank statement balance reconciliation
  • Advice to the Trust Account Department of new/closed Trust Accounts monthly or when in correspondence with Authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADI)
  • Correspondence with approved ADI’s relating to Solicitors Trust Accounts and Statutory Deposit Accounts weekly, monthly or when required
  • Receipting of direct deposits, cheques and credit cards when required through accounting systems for the Law Society and LPFF
  • Preparation of BI Publisher Enterprise receipting reports for NAB cheque depositing and reconciliation
  • Preparation of BI Publisher Enterprise receipting reports for Credit Card and Direct Deposit payments for reconciliation
  • Accounting and invoice entries processed weekly and monthly for the LPFF
  • EFT payments prepared and processed when required by LPFF

About you

  • Certificate, diploma or bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce or a related field.
  • 2-3 years relevant accounting experience.
  • Experience in a chartered or professional/financial services firm would be advantageous.
  • Experience in Microsoft Business Central will be advantageous.
  • Strong computer software skills, including intermediate knowledge and use of Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Experience in mid-tier to large accounting software.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues and suggest solutions.
  • Strong organisation and communication skills.
  • Displays a commitment to quality client service, values the supplying of accurate and timely information and relates to people from diverse backgrounds.

To apply

The Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity.

Applications should contain a CV and cover letter that outlines your key experience and motivations for this role.


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