Part-Time Accountant | CBD & WFH | Legal — Sydney CBD, Sydney

My Client is a leading and innovative Professional Services Firm in the heart of Sydney CBD. They are recruiting a Part-time Accountant on a permanent capacity in which you can more or less choose your working pattern. The Role Accounting: Production of Senior Leadership Reports as required; Close month period in system and run month end reports Complete bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and credit cards, ensuring all transactions are accounted for; and Co-ordination and completion of Solicitor Representation Letters Billing & Matter Management Responsible for matter management for relevant clients including: Open new entities and matters; Collection of relevant client and contact information; Ensure matters are set up correctly; Prepare Service Agreements and send to clients; Follow-up unsigned and unreturned Service Agreements; Revision of estimates as needed; Production and circulation of pre-bills; Raise invoices for matters and send to clients; and Close matters after finalisation; Send ETP Information Sheets to individual clients, raise initial invoices, collect relevant contact details, processing payments and sending receipts; Raise miscellaneous and manual invoices for events, training, settlement proceeds and as required; Manage invoice uploads into multiple client billing management systems Attend to invoice adjustments and client invoice queries; Ensure all time entries are input and enter Directors daily time; Ensure client disbursements in relation to legal and barristers fees are sent to clients for payment and follow up if needed; Ensure all relevant travel and miscellaneous expenses are charged to clients accordingly; Maintain Special Billing Requests and company Partnership spreadsheets; Management of company non-chargeable matters to ensure all time entries are classified correctly; Monthly WIP review to ensure balances 30 days can be explained and/or written off; and Training of new staff members in relation to LawMaster matter management and billing. Debtor Management Management of debtors ledger ensuring clients are followed up promptly and all issues are addressed and resolved immediately Processing credit card payments; Allocation of cash receipts against debtor balances; and Produce client reports as requested e.g. weekly WIP reporting, statements. Accounts Payable Administration Entry of supplier invoices and supplier maintenance in LM; Entry of all creditor transactions on the bank statement; and Reconciliation and entry of Amex and Mastercard expenditure, including charging clients where required and receipt follow-up. Ad-Hoc Travel management and booking for staff as required. The ideal Candidate: At least 5 years practical Accounting experience; Legal industry experience highly regarded, same as professional services; Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to converse professionally with Executives on a daily basis; High attention to detail; Exhibit a high level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information; and A commitment to accuracy, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential qualities seek in our ideal candidate." How to Apply For more information or a confidential discussion please call Elliot Hunter at u&u on 02 8245 7900 or email eliott.hunteruandu.com quoting reference number 36046. At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustmentsuandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u's opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs. Please submit your resume in Word format only.

Applications close Sunday, 9 June 2024
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