We're looking for an experienced legal bookkeeper to look after the firm's trust accounting, office bookkeeping, payroll and BAS/IAS preparation. You'll own the day-to-day financial operations of a busy small practice, working autonomously and closely with our support team and fee earners. This is a 15 hour per week part-time role. Daily hours are flexible but need to be spread across five days each week, including a blend of in-office and WFH.
Key responsibilities
- Recording trust receipts and payments, including PEXA settlements and transfer duty, processing the weekly trust-to-office transfers and journals between matters and preparing the monthly trust reconciliation and reports for principal sign-off
- Entering supplier bills, preparing the weekly supplier payment run, and reconciling the office bank and credit card accounts in Xero, including LEAP postings
- Processing fortnightly payroll for around 20 staff, including superannuation and Single Touch Payroll
- Following up overdue client accounts and escalating to the person responsible where needed
- Preparing quarterly BAS and monthly IAS in Xero, with reconciliations and supporting workpapers, for review and lodgment by the team
- Pitching in to help the support team with other administrative and marketing tasks as required
About you
- Demonstrated experience in legal sector trust accounting, with a sound understanding of the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld), the Legal Profession Regulation 2017 and Queensland Law Society requirements
- 5+ years' bookkeeping experience, including payroll and BAS/IAS preparation
- Strong working knowledge of Xero, including Xero Payroll
- High attention to detail and the ability to meet monthly compliance deadlines independently
Highly regarded
- Experience with LEAP legal practice management software
- Certificate IV in Accounting or Bookkeeping, or higher
About us McBride Legal is a specialist commercial, property and litigation law practice. The firm provides a comprehensive range of commercial legal services focusing on practical, business-oriented solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. McBride Legal is committed to delivering high-quality legal services efficiently, with an emphasis on client care and a desire to exceed expectations.
Advantages
- A competitive salary
- Flexible working hours and arrangements
- Company laptop
- Modern CBD office with quality end-of-trip facilities
- Year-round social events and a well-stocked kitchen