Job Description
About the role
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As aSenior Legal Accounts Clerkwith solid law firm accounting and trust accounting experience you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of a busy law 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.
Duties
Some of your duties will include, but not be limited to:-
Process client and office creditors, anticipated disbursements and expense reimbursements
Ensure payments and disbursements are accurately allocated to client matters
Complete daily trust and office account banking and reconciliations
Manage investment bank accounts
Investigate discrepancies and ensure compliance with legal trust accounting requirements
Respond to staff queries relating to billing and trust accounts
Monitor outstanding debtors and aged receivable
Assist with collections and matter financial management
Maintain accurate debtor information
Prepare fortnightly lawyer productivity reports
Assist with budgets, adjustments and financial reporting
Support EOFY tax and accounting requirements




Assist with staff training on budgets, trust accounting and compliance
Skills and experience
The successful candidatemust have previous accounts experience (within a legal workplace) and strong trust accounting experience.
You will also be able to demonstrate:-
Proficiency 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
A confident and hands-on approach
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.
Attractive salary package plus fantastic employee benefits.
How to apply
Toapply online, please click on theApply Nowbutton.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Laine McKenzie on or Rosie Mamic on
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📌 Senior Legal Accounts Clerk (Melbourne)
🏢 Legal People
📍 Melbourne