Finance /Accounts Officer
- Manage disbursements, office expenses, invoices, trust account transactions and payroll for a mid-tier personal injuries law firm.
- Handle financial compliance and reporting, including superannuation, BAS, reconciliations, journal entries and cashflow projections.
- Maintain financial records and support accounting processes, policies and procedures; prior accounts experience in a law firm or professional services is required.
The role
As an Accounts Officer of a mid tier personal injuries law firm, you will report to the Practice Manager and 4 Directors. Your responsibilities will include -
- payment of client disbursements and office expenses
- preparation of invoices
- management of trust account transactions
- payroll
- preparing and reconciling superannuation contributions
- payment of BAS
- end of month compliance and reconciliations
- recording journal entries
- credit card reconciliations
- proving Accountants with financial documentation
- maintaining records as a paperless office
- reporting including cashflow projection and spreadsheets
- preparation of policies and accounting procedure instructions/manuals
Your experience
You will have a minimum of 2 years accounts experience within a law firm of professional services background. Trust accounting experience is also preferred.
The Law Firm / Salary
Well established law firm with 25 staff across 3 offices. This position can be based at Beenleigh, North Lakes or Robina offices. Salary is negotiable dependent upon experience (between $80,000 - $90,000 + Super). 1,2 days a week WFH options are available after probation.
Apply
Please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button or email april.odempsey@empiregroup.com.au direct. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:
April O’Dempsey
Ref No: AOD1704627
Email: april.odempsey@empiregroup.com.au
Phone: 0402 740 149
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format. Applications close 2 December 2026.
April O’Dempsey is a Partner – Legal Support Recruiter at empire group. She has over 20 years’ experience in the recruitment industry and has a great understanding of the industry from her own experience in the legal sector supporting small, medium and large law firms. She is dedicated to recruiting the right person for the right firm and gets great satisfaction from assisting staff to develop their career.
If this role isn't what you are looking for, reach out directly to learn about the other opportunities she can assist you with!
Reference number: 1704627
Profession:Accounting & FinanceAccounting & Finance
Company: empire group
Date posted: 2nd Nov, 2026
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