Accounts Receivable Officer - Finance - Melbourne
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Drive the numbers and accuracy within the Finance team for the largest and fastest growing legal partnerships in Australia
Generous leave policies including purchased and parental leave
About us
HWLE is not your typical law firm.
Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real.
We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every State and Territory across Australia.
Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and **** people.
The opportunity
We have an chance for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Finance team based in our Melbourne office.
These positions play a key in supporting the continued growth and success of the business.
The roles are fast paced and will suit individuals who thrive in high volume settings.
You'll be busy with
daily management of cash receipts and receipting cash payments received
preparing trust/office movements related to billing settlements, ensuring all supporting documentation and approvals are complete
investigating unallocated cash balances including reconciling complex accounts that have been escalated
management of client questions and internal support as required
ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed within the Firm
timely processing invoice cancellations/ adjustments as required
actively investigating and resolving any disputes/queries within a timely and effective manner as well as assisting with client payment plans
collating information for internal business needs as required
supporting staff and Partners with related queries




To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have
excellent accuracy with processing volume
strong time management, attention to detail and organisational skills
experience with trust accounts would be advantageous
experience with our practice management system (Aderant) is desirable, otherwise familiarity using finance software
What we offer
Unrivalled career pathways:Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
Location:Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community.
Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities.
Culture:Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
Impact:Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply.
HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work.
Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion.
Job details
Seniority level:Not Applicable
Employment type:Full-time
Job function:Legal and Finance
Industries:Law Practice
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📌 Accounts Receivable Officer - Finance - Melbourne
🏢 HWLE Lawyers
📍 Melbourne