Permanent, part-time position (0.4-0.6 FTE) with one working day to include Wednesdays for coverage purposesOur HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipmentCompetitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition programLearning and career development programs for all roles and levelsFlexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leaveFree daily breakfast and office social eventsGenuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community
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About The Role And Team
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team.
The Finance Team at Hall & Wilcox is a team of 39 that provide financial and management accounting, trust accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and practice support functions across the Firm.
Working closely with the AP Team Leader, the Accounts Payable Officer will assist with the firm’s end to end accounts payable processes in an efficient and effective manner. This will include meeting set deadlines, setting appropriate work priorities and making considered decisions under pressure.
You will be responsible for:
high volume end to end accounts payable processing including; vendor creation and maintenance, processing of invoices (approx. 2500 per month), preparation of cheques and EFT requests;daily EFT payments, including distribution of remittance advices;vendor management including on-boarding and maintenance through Eftsure and Aderant, month-end account and statement reconciliations and liaising with vendors to resolve queries;month-end support for AP related tasks;maintenance and management of Finance email inbox and other electronic filing;assisting with Accounts Payable projects and other ad-hoc tasks as required by the AP Team Leader and Finance Manager.
About You
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
minimum 3 years' experience in an accounts payable role preferably within professional services;experience in a high-volume accounts payable role;strong customer service focus with excellent communication skills;ability to work under pressure in a fast paced role;excellent organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise;strong attention to detail;competent Excel skills; andprevious experience with Aderant and Emburse Enterprise preferred but not essential.
About Us
At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
We are known for having a great culture that puts people first. A culture where our purpose and values - our Hallmarks - are lived, not laminated.
We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re famous for Smarter Law : smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.
Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
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