Careers

• Broaden your experience with one of the largest and fastest growing legal partnerships in Australia
• Flexible 4:1 work arrangements
• Generous leave policies

About us

HWL Ebsworth is Australia's largest and fastest growing legal partnership, with offices in every state and territory in Australia. We are an independent, nationally integrated, full service commercial law firm, providing tailored and commercially oriented legal services to our clients. The firm has continued to go from strength to strength firmly establishing itself as a market leader with an exceptional presence in the Australian legal market.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Officer to join our national Finance team. We have a friendly team culture, and our Business Services team is at the core of our success. The role is fast paced and will suit someone with demonstrated experience processing a high volume of data with strong accuracy. You'll be busy with:

• processing of trust account transactions (receipts, payments, PEXA settlements)
• trust account reconciliations
• processing and reconciliation of controlled money in the practice management system
• manage trust account records in accordance with statutory requirements
• periodic reporting of the trust account, filing, lodgements and liaising with auditors
• training of trust processes and accounting program to staff and communications with the wider firm stakeholders

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 4+ years' experience preferably within a law firm environment
• excellent accuracy with processing volume
• strong time management, attention to detail and organisational skills
• experience with our practice management system (Aderant) is advantageous, plus intermediate skills in Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Work life balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work life balance.
• Location: Our Brisbane office comes with a childcare centre, end of trip facilities and a spectacular rooftop with CBD views and for hosting events.
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
• Prestige: 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' link. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWL Ebsworth 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 for a confidential discussion.