Finance Graduate

About us

At Meridian, our people are our difference.

We are a national law firm with a strong reputation for legal expertise, practical advice and lasting client relationships.

At the heart of it, we are passionate about legal practice, working as one team, with a commitment to excellence, creativity and trust in all that we do. We will help you harness your potential, providing ongoing support and mentorship to help you grow at every stage of your career.

About the Role and Team

We are seeking a motivated Finance Graduate to join our Finance team based in our Sydney office. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of finance and accounts functions while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role is available in a full-time and part-time (minimum 3 days a week) capacity. 

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will assist with day-to-day financial operations and provide support across a variety of finance activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Company credit card reconciliation.
• Assist with receipting and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Support the finance team with a range of ad hoc finance and administrative tasks.
• Contribute to process improvements and other finance projects as required.

About you

We are interested in candidates with a can-do attitude who have completed, or are in the final year of, their degree, have maintained strong academic results, and are motivated to build a successful career in Finance.

To be successful in the role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines with confidence
• A collaborative mindset and genuine willingness to support and contribute positively to the team

Please note this role is only open to Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Why join us?

Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a value driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input and innovation from all levels of the business.

We strive to be an employer of choice and understand that it is the contribution of our people that makes our business successful. We have a range of benefits that reward excellence, which include:

• Supported hybrid working model
• Wellbeing initiatives including regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinations
• A range of discounts and services through a variety of leading retail and service partners
• Salary sacrificing options (including novated leases)
• An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
• Ability to purchase up to 1 week of additional annual leave per financial year
• An employee referral program
• A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program

Next Steps

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please click ‘Apply Now’.

Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about our business.