Job Description
Are you a detail oriented and organised individual with a passion for numbers and financial accuracy? Do you thrive in a team-oriented and dynamic environment? WGC Lawyers -a mid-tier firm located in Cairns CBD, is seeking a talented applicant for the position of full-time Accounts & Administration Assistant.
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Why WGC Lawyers?
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Cairns Legal Leaders: We've been serving the Cairns region since **** and are renowned for delivering exceptional legal solutions to our clients. Check out our expertise – wgc.com.au
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Thriving, Not Just Surviving: We foster a collaborative and flexible work environment with a strong focus on employee and client satisfaction. Our vision is to create energised, effective, motivated and cohesive teams to help our clients achieve great outcomes.
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Meaningful work: Your contributions will be vital to the firm's financial well-being. By maintaining meticulous records and streamlining financial processes, you'll directly impact our operational efficiency and play a key role in our sustained success.
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Employee benefits:
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Access to incentives for eligible staff including paid Study Leave, Recruitment Bonuses, Parental Leave incentives (above standard parental leave entitlements) as well as staff discounts on various personal legal matters.
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We organise social events for colleagues to bond, provide opportunities to attend networking events, birthday vouchers and corporate massage,
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and we invest in the professional growth of our team through ongoing learning and development.
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The Role: Accounts & Administration Assistant
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The role is to assist our Accounts and Administration team with diverse financial and administrative tasks, including:-
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Daily bank account reconciliations for all trust and office accounts.
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Manage and reconcile credit card transactions.
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Process and manage daily financial transactions, including EFT payments, invoice processing, cash and cheque banking and trust journals.
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Accurately enter supplier invoices and prepare creditor payment runs for authorisation.
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Manage term deposits, including opening, closing and reinvestment of funds.
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Manage and maintain the accounts mailbox, responding to enquiries from colleagues, clients and third parties and resolving issues promptly.
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Manage and liaise with debtors through the firm's debtor management software.
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Who we are seeking:
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We need you to:-
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Have legal accounts experience or experience in accounts/finance related role;
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Have the ability to accurately manage your workload in a fast-paced environment;
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Have highly developed written and verbal communication skills;
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Have a proactive mindset and be highly organised;
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Have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail;
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Have the characteristics of a team player who can take instructions and work autonomously to deadlines.
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Whilst we prefer a candidate with legal accounts experience, we are open to exploring candidates with no experience but who possess an eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.
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Does this sound like your dream job?
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WGC Lawyers – Recipient of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce **** Business Excellence Award for People Management.

📌 Accounts & Administration Assistant (Queensland)
🏢 WGC Lawyers
📍 Queensland