BDN Lawyers has been providing quality legal services to the community for over 165 years. Our clients are more than numbers to us as we endeavour to put our clients first and build a lasting relationship that for many clients have lasted over generations.

BDN Lawyers is an extremely busy law firm with offices in Queanbeyan and Canberra. At BDN Lawyers, you'll join a positive and supportive team where your work is appreciated and your contribution matters. We are committed to excellence, but we also believe in maintaining a workplace that is enjoyable and rewarding, with regular social events, team lunches, and occasional early finishes to recognise our team's hard work.

This is a part-time position, approximately 30-35 hours per week working across both offices predominately based in the Queanbeyan office.

This position will be available from November 2026

Key Responsibilities:

· Process office and trust account receipting, deposits, supplier invoices, payments and trust transfers.

· Reconcile Statutory Trust Accounts using legal practice management software

· Reconcile office bank accounts and credit cards using accounting software

· Manage payroll and superannuation

· Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS)

· Preparation of monthly and annual reports,



statements and financial summaries

· Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems.

· Maintaining accurate records to support audit and ensure compliance with relevant Trust Accounting legislation within NSW and ACT.

Skills and Experience:

· Minimum 5 years’ professional bookkeeping experience, with experience working in a law firm or professional services setting highly desirable

· Experience with Xero is required with experience in one or more Australian legal practice management systems, including ActionStep is highly desirable

· Strong understanding of Trust Accounting legislation and compliance

· Experience troubleshooting software integration issues between legal practice management software and accounting systems

· Solid experience processing payroll and superannuation, including compliance with relevant obligations

· A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Strong organisational and time-management skills

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced workplace.

**Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time.

📌 Accounts Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Bdn Lawyers
📍 Canberra