Job Description
We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation.We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and beingat the forefront of employee experience. We work closely withAustralian and international businesses, organisations andgovernments.
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Maddocks is committed to making a difference for our clients,our people and the communities in which we operate, and our SharedServices teams are pivotal to the successful delivery ofoutstanding service to our Australian and
internationalclients.
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About the role
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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented
AssistantAccountant
to join our Finance team. This is an
excellentopportunity
for an ambitious accounting qualified looking tofurther develop their technical accounting skills while working ina fast-paced professional services environment.
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Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will play animportant role in supporting financial reporting, compliance,month-end processes, reconciliations, accounts administration andcontinuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely withstakeholders across the firm and gain exposure to a broad range offinance activities.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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Support month-end and year-end processes, includingpreparing journals, accruals, prepayments
andreconciliations.
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Assist with financial reporting, management
reporting,budgeting,
forecasting and audit requirements.
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Maintain accurate financial records, including generalledger and fixed asset management.
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Prepare balance sheet, bank, trust and
intercompanyreconciliations,
investigating and resolving variances asrequired.
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Support regulatory and compliance obligations, includingBAS preparation and Payment Times Reporting.
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Assist with banking administration, treasury activities andcash management processes.
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Provide support across accounts payable,



billing andrevenue activities.
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Partner with stakeholders across the firm to respond toqueries and deliver high-quality financial support.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helpingto enhance finance systems, processes and the use of AI-driventools and automation.
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Maddocks offers a collaborative and engaging environment whereyou will be provided mentorship, support, ongoing training andencouragement for progression.
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About you
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You are a proactive and detail-oriented accounting professionalwith a strong foundation in financial accounting and a desire tocontinue developing your career. You will bring:
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A degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce, with CPA or CAstudies underway (or planned).
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Experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer orsimilar finance role.
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Strong accounting, reconciliation and financial reportingskills.
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Proficiency in Excel and exposure to financialsystems.
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Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills andthe ability to manage competing priorities.
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Solid communication skills and a collaborative approach toworking with stakeholders.
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Experience within a law firm or professional
servicesenvironment
would be desirable. Exposure to ERP, finance orpractice management systems (e.g. Aderant Expert) will be highlyregarded.
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Why join ourteam?
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Be part of a supportive and collaborative Financeteam.
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Gain exposure to a broad range of accounting,



reporting andcommercial activities.
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Access professional development opportunities, includingCA/CPA support.
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Enjoy genuine career progression opportunities, flexibleworking arrangements and a people-focused culture.
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Why join Maddocks?
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Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you willexperience:
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A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have beennamed an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WorkforceGender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since **** along withbeing named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace EqualityIndex's **** LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote
diversityinternally
through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, MaddocksCALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.
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Career Development: Learn and develop throughstructured learning and development programs at each stage of yourcareer and study support programs.
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Community involvement: give back to thecommunities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono andgrants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
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Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with partof your week in the office and support to set up your homeoffice.
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Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weekspaid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance,salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program andparents and carers wellbeing programs.
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Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is aresult of our inclusive culture and focus on complex andinteresting work.
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To be eligible for this role you must be legally permittedto work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applicationsfrom agencies will not be considered at this time.
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📌 Assistant Accountant (Victoria)
🏢 Maddocks
📍 Victoria