Careers

• Be part of Australia’s largest legal partnership, driving high‑volume accounts payable in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where accuracy and impact truly matter.
• Flexible 4:1 work arrangements
• Generous leave policies including purchased and parental leave

About us

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our national Finance team. You’ll be at the heart of the firm's operations, ensuring payments are made in best-practice financial control, with a very fast-paced environment. You'll get to play a key role supporting Partners, lawyers, and our corporate services teams and keep the AP function running smoothly.

You'll be busy with

• processing 60–80 invoices daily with 24–48 hr turnaround targets
• managing expense claims and ensure accurate coding to the general ledger, disbursement types, and matter numbers
• working with advanced finance systems including Aderant and invoice automation tools
• ensuring compliance with GST/ATO requirements, procurement rules, and firm policies
• preparing daily payment runs (EFT, BPAY, international transfers) and reconcile supplier statements
• acting as a key contact for suppliers, resolving queries quickly and professionally
• collaborating closely with Partners, practice groups, and corporate service teams to keep approvals moving
• upholding strong internal controls, approval workflows, and expenditure policies
• contributing to accounts payable projects and support staff with finance queries

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• from 2 + years’ experience in an Accounts Payable or accounts role, within a professional, high-volume environment.
• strong understanding of AP processes, GST requirements, and invoice compliance standards.
• experience using finance or practice management systems (Aderant advantageous)
• high attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• excel competency for reconciliations.
• familiarity with AP automation tools
• understanding of trust accounting rules for legal disbursements.

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Anthony Gosti for a confidential discussion.