Legal Bookkeeper/ Assistant Accountant - Excellent Benefits Package

Koffels Pty Ltd is a full service law firm with extensive cross-border practice and global professional affiliations. We provide legal service to clients predominantly in the areas of Commercial law, Family law, Wills & Estates, Personal Injury, Sport law and Real estate. 

Our firm is seeking an Assistant Accountant/ Senior Bookkeeper that will directly report to our Financial Controller. The ideal candidate should have at least 3+ years’ relevant experience working in professional services in Australia and in particular with trust accounts and statutory obligations. The role requires someone who can use their initiative to solve problems and assist Solicitors and staff. Experience with using Lexis Nexis Affinity legal practice management software is ideal (but not required).

Location

Sydney, AU

Responsibilities

• Daily office bank reconciliation 
• Credit cards reconciliation
• Billing 
• Prepare costs updates for clients
• Maintain trust account and statutory deposit accounts and assist on yearly audit
• Prepare a quarterly BAS report
• Assist monthly & yearly accounts closure 
• Recording keeping and other ad-hoc duties

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years relevant accounting experience
• Previous experience with trust accounts 
• Excellent professional communication skills (both oral and written)
• Can maintain strict confidentiality when handling financial data