Job Description

Take ownership of busy legal accounts function with highly respected specialist law firm | Manage day-to-day financial operations | CBD | Hybrid

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- Highly regarded specialist law firm | Melbourne CBD
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- Autonomous, hands-on role | Work closely with the Practice Manager & Partners
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- Attractive salary | Flexible and hybrid work options
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About the role

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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.

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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.

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What's on offer

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On offer is an attractive salary package plus fantastic employee benefits.

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Duties

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Some of your duties will include, but not be limited to:-

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Accounts Payable & Disbursements

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- Processing client and office creditors, anticipated disbursements and expense reimbursements
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- Ensuring payments and disbursements are accurately allocated to client matters
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Trust & Office Accounts

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- Completing daily trust and office account banking and reconciliations
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- Managing investment bank accounts
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- Investigating discrepancies and ensuring compliance with legal trust accounting requirements
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- Responding to staff queries relating to billing and trust accounts
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Debtor Management

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- Monitoring outstanding debtors and aged receivables
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- Assisting with collections and matter financial management
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- Preparing fortnightly lawyer productivity reports
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- Assisting with budgets, adjustments and financial reporting
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- Supporting EOFY tax and accounting requirements
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- Assisting with staff training on budgets, trust accounting and compliance
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Skills and experience

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The skills and experience of the ideal candidate we'd love include:-

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- Previous accounts experience within a law firm - essential
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- Robust trust accounting experience – essential
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- Experience with reconciliations, accounts payable and debtor management
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- Sound knowledge of legal accounting and compliance requirements
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- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
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- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
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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.

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If you have strong law firm accounts and trust accounting experience and are looking for your next long-term move, we would love to hear from you.

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About the firm

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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.

📌 Legal Accounts Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Legal People
📍 Victoria