Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant (Trust & Legal)
People2People AU SF ·www.people2people.com.au
Apply directAbout the Company
This organisation is a well-established legal practice in Melbourne, known for its client-focused approach and experienced legal team, providing services across various areas including family law, commercial law, and property law.
About the role
The Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant will assume responsibility for the finance function, with a particular emphasis on trust accounting and managing multiple entities. This role has emerged due to the retirement of a long-standing Finance Manager, offering a chance to contribute to a stable environment and take ownership of established processes.
Key responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end bookkeeping within a legal context
- Oversee trust accounting management and compliance
- Handle full function Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Process payroll across multiple entities
- Manage financials across various entities and cost centres
- Conduct invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and query management
- Liaise with barristers and internal stakeholders
- Facilitate handover from the outgoing Finance Manager
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Skills & experience
- Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting for a minimum of 5 years
- Strong capability in legal trust accounting management
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple entities autonomously
- Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- Experience with Reckon Accounts and familiarity with FilePro transitioning to Actionstep is desirable
What’s in it for you
- Opportunity to lead the finance function in a stable legal practice
- Engage with a supportive and family-oriented team environment
- Contribute to a practice with over 30 years of established history and strong growth
- Flexibility in salary based on experience
For further information please contact Jayden Soldati, Recruitment Consultant, Accounting & Finance, on 03 9098 7432.
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
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Where is the Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant (Trust & Legal) job located?
The Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant (Trust & Legal) role with People2People AU SF is based in Essendon, AU.
What does the Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant (Trust & Legal) role pay?
People2People AU SF lists the Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant (Trust & Legal) role at up to AUD 125,000 per year.
Is the Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant (Trust & Legal) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at People2People AU SF.
What experience level is the Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant (Trust & Legal) role?
The Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant (Trust & Legal) position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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