Bureau I.P. Lawyers & Trade Mark Attorneys is a specialist Intellectual Property law firm supporting Australian and international companies, foreign law firms, and prominent individuals with strategic legal and commercial advice. The firm's expertise covers the full IP lifecycle, including trade mark clearance, applications, portfolio development, ongoing management, and enforcement of IP rights locally and globally. As trusted advisors, Bureau I.P. combines technical knowledge with commercial pragmatism to deliver solutions that are aligned with clients' industries, objectives, and long-term strategies. With experience across multiple jurisdictions and sectors, the team helps clients manage risk, leverage opportunity, and optimise IP assets in Australia and worldwide.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Accounts and Office Manager to look after the firm's day-to-day financial administration on a part-time basis. The role can be based in either Sydney, Melbourne or Sunshine Coast.
The role covers bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, trust accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, liaison with international associates and associated administration. You will work closely with the Principal, Operations Manager and our lawyers, supporting them day to day as a valued member of the team.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including bank and multi-currency reconciliations
Oversee accounts payable and receivable,



including invoicing and debtor follow-up
Work closely with and provide day-to-day support to the firm's lawyers as part of the team
Operate and maintain the firm's trust account in accordance with legal profession trust accounting rules (where experienced)
Prepare financial reports and support budgeting and financial tracking
Liaise with international associate firms on invoicing and foreign currency matters
Monitor currency fluctuations and manage multi-currency transactions
Support the preparation / lodgments of Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)
Support preparation of client fee estimates and cost disclosure documentation
Contribute ideas for streamlining financial processes and systems
Administrative financial support to the Principal as required
Skills and Experience
Proven experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
Trust accounting experience highly regarded
Registered BAS Agent preferred, or working towards registration – not a requirement of the role
Experience with multi-currency transactions and international invoicing an advantage
Proficient in cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero)
Solid attention to detail and reconciliation accuracy
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Able to work independently and manage competing deadlines
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📌 Accounts And Office Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Bureau I.P. Lawyers & Trade Mark Attorneys
📍 Melbourne