Job Description

About the role

This is a part time position working three days per week, working closely with our Finance Manager, Financial Accountant and wider Finance team, you will contribute to a broad range of accounting and administrative duties, including:

• Assisting with general accounting functions, including transaction processing and journals
• Supporting billing tasks such as invoice adjustments, charge out rates and disbursements
• Ensuring strong internal controls, processes and audit trails are maintained
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
• Assisting with month end and year end processing
• Supporting accounts payable
• Supporting accounts receivable and the receipting process
• Managing the timely processing of credit card transactions
• Maintaining petty cash and cheque payments
• Providing backup support to the Trust Accounting Officer

You’ll gain hands on experience across the finance function while being supported by experienced leaders who are invested in your development.

About You

We welcome applicants who are looking to step into an Accounts Officer or Accounts Assistant position - whether you're currently studying, looking to build corporate experience, or have prior experience in a finance role.

To succeed, you will bring:

• Year 12 completion or a Diploma/Degree in Accounting (or related discipline)
• Some experience in accounting, finance or administration (preferred but not essential)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong organisation and time management skills

Why Join Us

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the firm
• Flexible working arrangements, with a set schedule of Monday and Friday plus flexibility for the third working day.
• A stable role within a professional services environment with strong client relationships

About Us

McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

What we offer

As a national corporate law firm, we offer exposure to premium clients, large scale, multi-party, complex litigated matters and transparent career pathways, together with a variety of benefits including: generous paid parental leave, paid salary continuance insurance, flexible working, study assistance, pro-bono opportunities, complementary massages, realistic billables targets for legal practitioners, a formal mentoring program, professional memberships, birthday leave, social club, EOFY functions and end of year celebrations.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team, recruitment@mcw.com.au.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered or accepted.