Job Description

About Cowell Clarke

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Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 190 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

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Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged.

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About the role

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Our Finance team is looking for a full time Finance Assistant to help with day-to-day finance and office support tasks. This is not an accountant role — experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or as a legal secretary would be ideal.

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In this role, you will:

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- Undertaken bank and credit card reconciliations.
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- Manage petty cash creditor invoices and staff reimbursements.
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- Respond to internal and external queries via a shared inbox.
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- Assist with matter management and general accounts payable/receivable tasks.
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- Assist and coordinate staff inductions in conjunction with the Finance Manager.
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- Maintain records,



prepare basic Excel reports, and assist with deed packet administration.
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About you

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To succeed in this role, you will be experienced in bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or general office administration. We're not looking for a qualified accountant. In addition, we're looking for someone who is:

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- Familiarity with bank or trust account reconciliations.
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- Highly accurate, trustworthy, and detail oriented.
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- Confident with numbers and has basic Excel skills.
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- A strong communicator who works well in a team.
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- Organised and willing to pitch in with general office tasks as needed.
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- Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment (ideal, not essential).
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What will we offer you?

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Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We're focused on developing our people's careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

📌 Finance Assistant (South Australia)
🏢 Cowell Clarke Pty
📍 South Australia