Are you an experienced accounts professional looking for a part-time role in a friendly and professional legal practice?
Tonkin Drysdale Partners is seeking a reliable, organised and experienced Accounts Officer to join our team. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with strong accounting skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage their workload independently while also working collaboratively with the wider team.
In addition to accounts duties, the position will involve some reception responsibilities, including assisting with incoming calls and answering overflow calls when reception is busy.
Previous accounts experience is essential, and proficiency in both LEAP and Xero software is a must.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Performing bank reconciliations
- Assisting with company credit cards and reconciling transactions
- Assisting with and reconciling trust and office bank accounts
- Assisting with debtor accounts and following up outstanding payments
- Undertaking debt collection when required
- Processing payments, receipts and invoices accurately
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring accounts are kept up to date
- Providing general accounts and administrative support as required
- Undertaking occasional reception duties and assisting with incoming calls
- Answering overflow telephone calls when reception is busy and directing enquiries to the appropriate staff member
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in an account's role is essential
- Proficiency in LEAP or similar legal practice management software is essential
- Proficiency in Xero or similar accounting software is essential
- Experience managing trust and office accounts
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable, receivable and bank reconciliations
- Experience with debt collection and managing outstanding accounts
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- A skilled and friendly telephone manner
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative, while also contributing positively to a team
- Willingness to assist with reception duties and support other team members when required