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Accounts Receivable Officer - Melbourne

  • 493021
  • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • Maximum-term contract full time
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  • Join a high performing Finance team within one of the largest and fastest growing legal partnerships in Australia
  • Contract and/or full-time opportunity available
  • Generous parental leave and annual policies
  • Flexible 4:1 work arrangements

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 1900 people.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our Finance team based in our Melbourne office. These positions play a key in supporting the continued growth and success of the business. The roles are fast paced and will suit individuals who thrive in high volume settings.

 

You'll be busy with

  • daily management of cash receipts and receipting cash payments received
  • reconciling bank accounts daily
  • investigating unallocated cash balances including reconciling complex accounts that have been escalated
  • management of client questions and internal support as required
  • ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed within the Firm
  • timely processing invoice cancellations / adjustments as required
  • actively investigating and resolving any disputes/queries within a timely and effective manner as well as assisting with client payment plans
  • collating information for internal business needs as require
  • supporting staff and Partners with related queries

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

  • excellent accuracy with processing volume
  • strong time management, attention to detail and organisational skills
  • experience with trust accounts would be advantageous
  • experience with our practice management system (Aderant) is desirable but not essential, otherwise familiarity using finance software

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 Melbourne CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities.
  • Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
  • 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 Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion.

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