Accounts Assistant/Junior Accounts Clerk
MacGregor O'Reilly Nash Solicitors – Surfers Paradise QLD
Accounts Assistant/Junior Accounts Clerk
Employment Type
Full Time (8:30am-5:00pm | Monday – Friday)
About Us
We are a well-established and respected law firm on the Gold Coast with a busy and varied practice.
We aim to provide a fulfilling and rewarding work environment, where your skills and contribution to the team will be valued and appreciated.
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts team.
This position has become available due to an internal promotion and offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will play an important role in ensuring the firm's trust accounting obligations are met.
About the Role
Reporting to the Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm's trust accounting functions, ensuring compliance with Queensland Law Society requirements and maintaining accurate financial records.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all trust account transactions in accordance with Queensland Law Society Rules and relevant legislation.
Process daily trust receipts and follow up solicitors and support staff for receipting information where required.
Investigate unidentified trust receipts and prepare documentation relating to unclaimed trust monies.
Process trust payments via electronic transfer.
Complete Trust to Office transfers in accordance with legislative and firm requirements.
Process Trust Journal Transfers and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and compliant.
Perform Trust account bank reconciliations.
Prepare month-end trust reports and documentation for audit purposes.
Maintain trust accounting records, including scanning and filing EFT authorities, bank documentation and audit records.
Access the PEXA platform to download and save settlement documentation in accordance with audit requirements.
Assist with internal and external trust account audits and compliance reviews.
Respond to trust account enquiries from legal and administrative staff.
On occasion, answering incoming telephone calls and assist with general office enquiries when required.
Provide support to the Accounts Manager and assist with other accounts and administrative duties as required.
About You
Previous experience in an accounts role within a law firm is preferred, not essential.
A sound understanding of the Queensland Law Society Trust Account Rules and trust accounting requirements.
Experience with legal practice management software preferred (Smokeball experience would be highly regarded).
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
A professional, reliable and confidential approach to your work.
Why Join Us?
Join a supportive and friendly team.
Work in a respected and established Queensland law firm.
Opportunity to take ownership of an important role within the firm.
Stable, full-time position.
Ongoing career development and training opportunities.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
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