Description

Bookkeeper Your new company
You'll be joining a well-established legal practice with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and high professional standards. The organisation has clear processes in place and values people who can work independently, manage their workload effectively, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Your new role
Is a maternity leave cover for at least 6 months with the opportunity to extend.

As the Bookkeeper within the Management & Accounts Team, you'll be responsible for a wide range of daily and weekly accounting functions. These include trust and office receipting, invoice processing, reconciliations, ledger postings, client billing, and assisting with settlement preparation. You'll also provide backup support to the Accounts Manager during leave periods. The role involves regular administrative duties, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and managing follow-ups relating to settlement funds and signed cost disclosures.
What you'll need to succeed

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting processes
• Minimum two years' experience in an accounts, finance, or administration environment
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Clear communication skills and confidence to seek clarification when needed
• Familiarity with legal processes (advantageous)
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

What you'll get in return
You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of accounting tasks and develop your skills within a structured legal environment. The role offers stability, clear responsibilities, and the chance to build experience in trust accounting and legal finance processes.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to adrian.payne@hays.com.au or call us now 02 4222 0186.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
#2976649