Take ownership of busy legal accounts function with highly respected specialist law firm | Manage day-to-day financial operations | CBD | Hybrid
Highly regarded specialist law firm | Melbourne CBD
Autonomous, hands-on role | Work closely with the Practice Manager & Partners
Attractive salary | Flexible and hybrid work options
About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager with solid law firm accounting and trust accounting experience to manage the day-to-day financial operations of the practice.
Reporting to the Practice Manager, you will work closely with Partners, Lawyers and support staff, ensuring the firm's office and trust accounts are accurate, compliant and running smoothly.
What's on offer
On offer is an attractive salary package plus fantastic employee benefits.
Duties
Some of your duties will include, but not be limited to:-
Accounts Payable & Disbursements
Processing client and office creditors, anticipated disbursements and expense reimbursements
Ensuring payments and disbursements are accurately allocated to client matters
Trust & Office Accounts
Completing daily trust and office account banking and reconciliations
Managing investment bank accounts
Investigating discrepancies and ensuring compliance with legal trust accounting requirements
Responding to staff queries relating to billing and trust accounts
Debtor Management




Monitoring outstanding debtors and aged receivables
Assisting with collections and matter financial management
Preparing fortnightly lawyer productivity reports
Assisting with budgets, adjustments and financial reporting
Supporting EOFY tax and accounting requirements
Assisting with staff training on budgets, trust accounting and compliance
Skills and experience
The skills and experience of the ideal candidate we'd love include:-
Previous accounts experience within a law firm - essential
Strong trust accounting experience – essential
Experience with reconciliations, accounts payable and debtor management
Sound knowledge of legal accounting and compliance requirements
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail, organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
You will be a confident, hands-on accounts professional who enjoys taking ownership of your role and being a trusted resource to the wider firm.
If you have solid law firm accounts and trust accounting experience and are looking for your next long-term move, we would love to hear from you.
About the firm
Our client is a highly regarded specialist law practice based in the CBD. They have gone from strength to strength and continue to thrive and grow, whilst maintaining a friendly, approachable and inclusive work culture.
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📌 Legal Accounts Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Legal People
📍 Melbourne