Finance Officer

Legal accounts team | Brisbane riverside office | Join well-established legal firm offering flexibility, excellent benefits, and career growth.

• Put your strong organisational skill to work on varied & rewarding matters.
• Be part of a highly regarded Brisbane firm.
• Receive an attractive salary package with flexibility.   

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Benefits:
Awaiting you is:

• the opportunity to join a medium size, well-established legal firm which has shown consistent year on year growth;
• a flexible and trusting workplace, excellent staff benefits beyond a great salary; and
• opportunity to expand your current skillset with new opportunities.

About the opportunity:
You will be a crucial team member, providing comprehensive accounting support to the team and management. Your daily tasks will include:

• • Trust Accounting: Manage EFT payments and receipts, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with accounting standards.
  • Bank Reconciliations: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all accounts are up-to-date and discrepancies are promptly resolved.
  • Debt Collection: Oversee the collection of outstanding debts, working with clients to ensure timely payments and maintaining accurate records.
  • Invoice Processing: Process incoming and outgoing invoices, ensuring all details are correct and payments are accurately logged.
  • Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable: Manage accounts receivable, ensuring payments are collected on time. Similarly, handle accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices.
  • Creditors and Debtors Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile creditors and debtors, ensuring all outstanding balances are properly accounted for.
  • Archiving: Maintain an organised and accurate archive of accounting records, both physical and electronic, to ensure easy access and compliance with legal and company requirements.
  • Banking: Assist with general banking duties, including occasional outside work, to ensure the smooth operation of financial transactions.
  • Accounting Support: Provide ongoing accounts support to staff and management, ensuring timely responses to queries and assistance with any accounting-related matters.
  • Ad-Hoc Accounting Functions: Assist with other accounting functions as required, helping with various tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the finance department.

Skills/Experience:
Our client’s ideal candidate will have:

• Accounts experience: Experience working in accounts, with a understanding of the financial processes within the legal industry, would be highly regarded but not essential.
• Bookkeeping Knowledge: A solid foundation in bookkeeping principles, with the ability to manage and process financial transactions effectively.
• Strong Numerical Skills: Excellent math abilities, with a keen eye for identifying and correcting numerical discrepancies.
• Computer & Organisational Proficiency: Exceptional computer skills, particularly in MS Excel, and strong organizational abilities to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to work, ensuring the integrity of data and accuracy in all aspects of the job.
• Accounting Software Experience: Practical experience using accounting software to manage financial records and transactions.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment: The ability to thrive in a high-energy environment with competing priorities, meeting deadlines and managing time effectively.
• Confidentiality & sensitivity: Skilled in handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Flexible & aproachable attitude: A positive and approachable demeanor, willing to adapt and collaborate with colleagues across all levels.
• Professional communication skills: Clear, concise, and professional communication, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Apply now: Click APPLY or contact Bianca Faulke-Tanner at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0413 780 554 or email bianca@peppercornrecruitment.com.au, quoting reference number 3863664. Please submit your resume in Word format only.

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