Accounts Assistant & HR Administration

Narellan, NSW | Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our Operations team in our Narellan office.

This is far more than a traditional accounts role. You'll be involved in trust accounting, general accounting, HR administration and operational support, making every day different. If you enjoy variety, love being organised and want to be part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

Working closely with our Accounts and Operations teams, you'll help keep the business running smoothly while supporting our lawyers and staff across multiple areas of the firm.

• Processing trust receipts and trust payments in accordance with Legal Profession Uniform Law requirements.

• Daily trust account administration and reconciliations.

• Assisting with month-end processes.

• Preparing financial reports.

• Maintaining accurate financial records.

• Liaising with clients, banks and external service providers.

• Coordinating employee onboarding and offboarding.

• Preparing employment documentation and maintaining HR records.

• Assisting with recruitment administration.

• Supporting compliance, inductions and employee records.

• Coordinating staff events, wellbeing initiatives and internal engagement activities.

• Providing administrative support to the Operations team.

• Assisting with operational projects and process improvements.

You'll be someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, has exceptional attention to detail and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Previous experience working in a law firm (preferable).

• Demonstrated experience in trust accounting.

• Experience in general accounts administration.

• Previous HR administration experience, including onboarding and offboarding.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and the confidence to learn new systems.

• Experience in Leap, Outlook, and Xero (preferable)

At Coutts, we're proud of our supportive culture and genuinely enjoy working together. We believe our people are our greatest asset and encourage collaboration, professional growth and continuous improvement.

At Coutts, we’re more than just a law firm—we’re a thriving team of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services. Since 1999, we’ve been proudly serving our clients from our brick-and-mortar offices in Narellan, Camden, Campbelltown, and Tahmoor.

Our expertise spans Family Law, Commercial Law, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Wills & Estates, Property Matters, and much more

• A varied role where no two days are the same.

• A supportive and friendly team environment.

• Opportunities to contribute across Accounts, HR and Operations.

• Regular team events and wellbeing initiatives.

• Ongoing professional development and career growth.

• The opportunity to be part of a respected and growing law firm.

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant with trust accounting experience looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to be part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter telling us about your experience and why you'd be a great addition to the Coutts team.