Accounts Manager

Geelong Family Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in Family Law located in Geelong CBD.  We are seeking an Accounts Manager to join our professional and friendly team on a part-time basis 15 hours per week.

Your key responsibilities will include:

·         Process accounts payable, including client billing and invoicing.

·         Process accounts receivable transactions and assist with debt collection activities.

·         Manage daily banking activities and prepare bank reconciliations, including trust account reconciliations.

·         Process payroll and ensure strict compliance with legal regulatory and auditing standards.

·         Produce monthly financial statements, profit-and-loss sheets, and management reports.

·         Oversee budgeting and profitability analysis for management.

·         Coordinate yearly financial audits and compliance reports.

·         Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

·         Process journals, accruals, and prepayments.

·         Support month-end and year-end close activities.

·         Prepare BAS, IAS, PAYG and superannuation lodgments and reporting.

·         Assist with external audit requirements and statutory compliance obligations.

·         Ensure corporate policies, internal controls, and finance procedures are followed.

Our criteria for the successful candidate includes:

·         Minimum 3 years experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role.

·         Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.

·         Experience supporting month-end close activities and BAS, IAS and PAYG preparation.

·         Experience using MYOB highly regarded.

·         Experience in the legal field and using Smokeball beneficial but not necessary.

·         Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

·         Strong organizational and time management skills.

·         Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.

What we offer:

·         Flexible work practices.

·         A professional, friendly and supportive workplace.

·         Salary negotiable commensurate with experience.

To apply for this position, please email your covering letter and resume to *****@geelongfamilylawyers.com.au .  Your covering letter must address how you meet the essential criteria.  Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.