A genuine opportunity to own the finance function day-to-day, working closely with the Finance Controller and building real depth in legal accounting.
Flexibility from the outset: part-time or full time, based in any of our offices.
A progressive national boutique that invests seriously in its people, technology and systems.
The opportunity
We are looking for an Accounts Coordinator to join our operations team, reporting to the Finance Controller. This is a hands‐on role at the centre of the firm's financial operations, covering everything from bank reconciliations and creditor management to trust accounting and debtor follow‐up.
You will be trained on the job by the Finance Controller and, over time, expected to manage the core accounts functions independently. This is a role for someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable taking ownership of processes that matter.
The role is available part‐time or full‐time, and can be based in any of our offices.
The work
You will work across the full range of accounts coordination, including:
Team and knowledge transfer
Work closely with the Finance Controller through on‐the‐job training, direction on tasks, and set priorities.
Build enough knowledge to manage the core accounts functions independently during periods of leave.
Monitor and manage the Outlook accounts inbox as the first point of contact.
Respond to debtor queries promptly and professionally.
Match receipts to remittance advices.
Organise and route creditor invoices.
Xero
HIGA PP: match bank feeds daily and input creditors.
HIGA BJ:



match bank feeds daily and input creditors.
Hitch: input creditors daily, create and manage contacts, arrange weekly creditor payment runs (ABA files for upload into CommBiz), upload credit card statements, and reconcile all user cards daily, following up where necessary.
Actionstep / Legal PMS
Input bill receipts daily.
Input disbursements daily (PEXA invoices, supplier invoices), upload invoices and correct GST.
Create, edit and update contact details.
Prepare the monthly Trust to Office transfer for review.
Run reports as required and provide to principals.
Banking
Hold viewing rights with the ability to create payments.
Monitor the trust account daily and notify staff of funds received via the Trust Deposit chat.
Upload creditor payments for approval.
Upload the Trust to Office transfer.
Debtors
Act as the first point of contact through the accounts email.
Make phone calls to debtors when necessary.
Respond to queries and send copies of invoices.
Correct email and physical addresses in the system.
Send itemised invoices on request.
Follow up on non‐payment and escalated when necessary.
About you
You are someone who takes pride in accuracy,



thrives on process, and is comfortable managing competing priorities without being told twice. You will likely have:
Experience in an accounts, bookkeeping or finance coordination role, ideally within a professional services or legal environment.
Working knowledge of Xero and confidence with bank reconciliations and creditor processes.
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to daily tasks.
Strong experience in:
Managing accounts payable and receivable processes end to end.
Working with accounting software, online banking platforms and practice management systems.
Communicating clearly and professionally with internal teams and external contacts.
Organising your own workload and meeting daily deadlines without supervision.
It is a plus if you also have:
Experience with Action step or another legal practice management system.
Familiarity with trust accounting in a legal or regulated environment.
Exposure to CommBiz or Macquarie Bank business banking platforms.
A track record of improving processes, not just following them.
Hitch
Hitch is a national boutique law firm for growth businesses and high net worth individuals. We are progressive in how we run the firm, with serious investment in technology, AI and the people around them. Clients come to us for clear advice, fast problem solving and direct access to senior lawyers. If this sounds like the kind of place you want to do your best work, we want to hear from you.
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📌 Accounts Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 Hitch
📍 Sydney