Attwood Marshall Lawyers – Coolangatta QLD
Attwood Marshall Lawyers are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Accounts Officer to join our busy Accounts Department of 4 in our head office in Coolangatta on a full‑time basis (in‑office). The successful candidate will support 75 staff in delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. We believe our support teams are the lifeblood of the business and play a crucial part in fulfilling the intent of our Firm, which is to help our clients and change their lives for the better.
The Role
Reporting to the Accounts Manager and CFO, we are seeking an experienced Accounts Officer (legal experience highly desired) to join our dedicated Accounts Department, providing exceptional accounting services to our staff and clients.
Responsibilities
* Complete daily bank reconciliations across trust and general bank accounts in LEAP and Xero
* Daily processing of Trust and General account receipts and payments via LEAP, Xero and Commbiz
* Provide clients, staff, management and stakeholders with accurate and timely accounting information as required
* Assist in the weekly processing of payroll and superannuation via Xero
* Management of overdue accounts
* Assist in the EOM procedures
Qualifications
* Minimum 3+ years in an Accounts Officer role (legal and trust accounting experience highly preferred)
* Experience using LEAP and Xero
* Exposure to law society regulations and annual audits
* Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Bookkeeping or Business Administration
* Understanding of GST and general accounting principles
* A high attention to detail, transactional accuracy, and the ability to problem solve, often under demanding situations
* Excellent communication and client liaison skills
* Proactive and responsible with a strong work ethic
* The flexibility to visit any of our offices (Coolangatta, Kingscliff, Robina and Southport) if required
* Ability to prioritise competing tasks in a demanding office environment, often within strict deadlines
About Attwood Marshall Lawyers
Attwood Marshall Lawyers is an established, reputable law firm that traces its origins in the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads area to when Eric Attwood set up his legal practice after the Second World War in 1946. For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to serving the local community. We are long‑established with 7 offices across the eastern seaboard of Australia, at the forefront of legal innovation & technology, and act exclusively in their respective areas of law. Our values are Integrity, Understanding, and Responsibility.
What We Offer
* Highly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staff
* Excellent training program and career development focus
* Leading legal practice management systems and software
* Healthy work environment and work‑life balance
* Great corporate culture with professional/personal development and training
* Well‑resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilities
* Excellent salary package negotiable based on experience
Location
Attwood Marshall Lawyers has modern, spacious, well‑positioned offices in Coolangatta, Robina, Southport, Kingscliff and Brisbane, with serviced offices in Sydney and Melbourne.
This full‑time position is based at our Coolangatta office
There may be instances where you will be required to work from our other offices.
Apply Today
Please send your CV and cover letter to the Practice Manager, Holly Gilholme, by emailing **********@attwoodmarshall.com.au before 19th of December 2025.
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