Addisons is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is CPA or CA qualified or actively working towards certification to deepen their technical expertise and broaden their experience in a respected law firm environment.
If you’re passionate about numbers, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in precision, compliance, and continuous improvement – this role is for you. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of our financial operations, with responsibility for payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting. You’ll be trusted to deliver accurate and timely financial processing while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and compliance.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values initiative and continuous learning. With exposure to a wide range of financial activities in a legal setting, this role offers the ideal environment to advance your qualifications, take on greater responsibility, and grow your career.
Accounts Payable
- Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable processes
- Invoice processing – general creditors, client disbursements, staff reimbursements, corporate credit cards
- Prepare and execute payment runs
- Administer corporate credit cards and petty cash
- Liaise with suppliers and service providers to resolve queries and issues.
Payroll
- Manage end-to-end payroll and payment processing for approximately 100 employees
- Produce end of month payroll reports including leave liability, superannuation and tax deductions
- Prepare monthly Payroll Tax, PAYG and superannuation returns in accordance with lodgement requirements
- Undertake end of year reporting and system rollover
- Process monthly and quarterly Draws and Distributions
General Accounting
- Assist with daily cash receipt processing
- Prepare and complete bank reconciliations
- Assist with BAS, GST, FBT, and other tax compliance requirements
- Assist with month-end financial close including journal preparation and processing, reconciliations and management reporting
- Assist with year-end financial reporting requirements
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to maintain accurate financial records
- Provide support on ad hoc projects and reporting as required.
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- CPA or CA qualified, or actively working towards certification
- 2-4 years’ accounting experience, preferably in a professional services or legal environment, with exposure to a range of financial processes
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting, payroll legislation, and compliance requirements
- High attention to detail with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (Aderant Expert or similar legal practice management software desirable)
- A proactive, collaborative mindset with a genuine eagerness to learn and contribute to team success.
As a responsible employer, we are committed to taking proactive measures to ensure our employees are afforded equal access to employment, promotion and learning and development opportunities within our workplace.
