Accounts Assistant needed with Legal Background
Your new company
Our client is based centrally on the Gold Coast and is rapidly growing within the market, proving their reputation in the industry. Our client requires an experienced and driven Accounts Assistant for a full-time role to join their team and facilitate the day-to-day accounting operations of the business. This position has varied responsibilities across accounts and administration and will require a determined individual with the ability to work in a collaborative environment to support management.
Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be an integral member of a small but highly effective finance team. You will be a self-starter, manage and process accounts payable and provide key support to the overall Finance Division.
Your day will include, but not limited to:
Accounts payable, daily office and trust receipting
Bank reconciliations, EFTs, and banking
Assisting with EOM and EOFY
Assisting with debtor control and risk management
Provide support to the finance manager and general manager
Preparing agenda's and minutes for weekly meetings
Record management, EMR, preparing various reports
Updating firm policies and procedures
General administrative duties
Other administrative tasks as directed
What you'll need to succeed
To be effective in this role you will need demonstrated experience in a similar role and an Accounting degree would be highly regarded. You will enjoy working with numbers, have a keen eye for detail, work well within a team environment and have strong communication skills, written and verbal. You will be motivated and willing to get involved in all parts of the finance process.
You will also have the following attributes and knowledge:
3+ years accounts and admin experience in a law firm (essential)
Typing speed of 70+ wpm with 98 percent accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Takes initiative and excels under pressure
Excellent time management skills
Advanced Word and Excel skills
High level attention to detail
LEAP (highly regarded)
MYOB (highly regarded)
What you'll get in return
This is an exciting and growing organisation who truly values their employees. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about what they do, enjoys working collaboratively within a team and adding value to the organisation. You will be offered a competitive salary based on your experience. You'll enjoy working within a successful, energetic, and innovative team supporting you in the continual development of your career.
The successful applicant must undertake criminal history and financial integrity checks prior to commencing this role and be available to travel interstate for company-wide training events.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or learning more about the position and company or to discuss other Accountancy and Finance opportunities on the Gold Coast, contact Moanna Yates at Hays on 07 5571 0751 or email [email protected]
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position or interested in temporary assignments, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please click here to apply.
Your new company
Our client is based centrally on the Gold Coast and is rapidly growing within the market, proving their reputation in the industry. Our client requires an experienced and driven Accounts Assistant for a full-time role to join their team and facilitate the day-to-day accounting operations of the business. This position has varied responsibilities across accounts and administration and will require a determined individual with the ability to work in a collaborative environment to support management.
Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be an integral member of a small but highly effective finance team. You will be a self-starter, manage and process accounts payable and provide key support to the overall Finance Division.
Your day will include, but not limited to:
Accounts payable, daily office and trust receipting
Bank reconciliations, EFTs, and banking
Assisting with EOM and EOFY
Assisting with debtor control and risk management
Provide support to the finance manager and general manager
Preparing agenda's and minutes for weekly meetings
Record management, EMR, preparing various reports
Updating firm policies and procedures
General administrative duties
Other administrative tasks as directed
What you'll need to succeed
To be effective in this role you will need demonstrated experience in a similar role and an Accounting degree would be highly regarded. You will enjoy working with numbers, have a keen eye for detail, work well within a team environment and have strong communication skills, written and verbal. You will be motivated and willing to get involved in all parts of the finance process.
You will also have the following attributes and knowledge:
3+ years accounts and admin experience in a law firm (essential)
Typing speed of 70+ wpm with 98 percent accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Takes initiative and excels under pressure
Excellent time management skills
Advanced Word and Excel skills
High level attention to detail
LEAP (highly regarded)
MYOB (highly regarded)
What you'll get in return
This is an exciting and growing organisation who truly values their employees. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about what they do, enjoys working collaboratively within a team and adding value to the organisation. You will be offered a competitive salary based on your experience. You'll enjoy working within a successful, energetic, and innovative team supporting you in the continual development of your career.
The successful applicant must undertake criminal history and financial integrity checks prior to commencing this role and be available to travel interstate for company-wide training events.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or learning more about the position and company or to discuss other Accountancy and Finance opportunities on the Gold Coast, contact Moanna Yates at Hays on 07 5571 0751 or email [email protected]
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position or interested in temporary assignments, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please click here to apply.
