Accounts Officer

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Phi Finney McDonald is a leading class action and public interest law firm with offices in Melbourne Sydney and London. Our firm is driven by a commitment to social justice and systematic impact.

We value diversity inclusion and flexibility in the workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about creating positive change. Our workplace culture supports professional excellence work-life balance and provides generous remuneration and benefits.

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Description

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager the Accounts Officer will assist in managing the day-to-day financial records of the firm. They will be responsible for processing all office expenses and matter disbursements in the finance system and raising the relevant payments in the bank. They will also be responsible for performing bank reconciliations resolving discrepancies and generating financial reports for the team when required.

This is a full time position based on a hybrid model with three days per week in our office and two days working from home.

Responsibilities

Entering invoices and payments into the finance system (Aderant)
Responsible for the finance team inbox including responding to emails and resolving queries
Processing payments (both office expenses and matter disbursements)
Preparing payment runs for approval using the firms banking portal.
Filing and maintaining supplier records
Reconciliation of invoice receipts to ensure bills and their corresponding disbursement payments are accounted for and properly recorded
Credit card and bank account reconciliation
Daily banking (including receipting)
Investigating and resolving discrepancies
Posting inter-company journals to bring loan accounts to balance.
Perform manual journals in accounts
Provide assistance with month end management reporting.
Assistance with the preparation of bills when required
Reconcile narrate and check GST components on employee expense reimbursements.
Reconciliation of prepayments accruals & fixed asset expenditure.
Assisting the Matter Accounts Manager with ad hoc tasks from time to time
Ad-hoc tasks/projects as required including business or litigation-related tasks

Skills And Experiences

About You

To be successful in this role you will have a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in finance accounting or a minimum of three years working experience in a similar role.

You will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to think independently and offer solutions to challenges as they arise. This includes using your accounting knowledge and experience to improve and develop processes within the Finance Team.

You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills high attention to detail advanced excel skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve business outcomes.

In addition to this you will have strong organisation time management and data entry skills and a knack for numbers.

We are always interested to hear from natural problem solvers with the discipline to perform at the highest standard in a dynamic collaborative and fun environment.

Culture

We believe that most people arent perfect at everything but that we can all be great at something. We recruit based on work ethic individual potential and cultural fit.

We understand each others strengths and weaknesses and aim to develop individually and as a team. We build dynamic diverse and balanced teams with the right mix of skills and experience to deliver results while keeping costs down.

We give responsibility to all staff members and support them as they learn through experience. And as they develop we encourage our staff to engage with their work and to reflect on how lessons learned can be applied in different and emerging areas.

We have a firm commitment to flexible working arrangements particularly for those with parental and carer responsibilities and those seeking to transition back to full-time work.

Benefits

Your contribution to the firm will be recognised with excellent remuneration training and development opportunities and a range of incentives such as:

Flexible work arrangements (hybrid)
Work life balance
Access to quality leadership and coaching from exceptional finance managers
An innovative environment where your ideas will be heard and supported
Up to 8 days of paid additional leave for Christmas / New Year shut down
Firm bonus scheme
Regular social events including quarterly firm lunches
A fun work environment

How to apply

If this looks like the job for you please apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability.

Required Experience:

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IntroductionPhi Finney McDonald is a leading class action and public interest law firm with offices in Melbourne Sydney and London. Our firm is driven by a commitment to social justice and systematic impact.We value diversity inclusion and flexibility in the workplace and encourage applicants from a...