About Us
Welcome to Barry Nilsson. For 60 years, we've been shaping a better experience for our clients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a team known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation. As an award-winning national law firm, we've built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, but be your authentic self while you do it.
The TeamThe Finance/Accounts team is a tightknit team of 9 providing support to the firm nationally. This role will work closely with our five other Accounts Clerks, two Accountants and our Head of Finance who are all based in Brisbane.
The Role
You will work collaboratively in the team and be responsible for staff reimbursements, general ledger prepayments reconciliation and posting, bank account verification, dormant trust follow-up and archiving.
In addition to these key responsibilities, you will be required to provide assistance as needed to other areas/members of the accounts department to ensure that everyone in the team is able to cover all duties during leave absences of other team members. Training will be facilitated for additional responsibilities outside of the primary role.
This role is immediately available. It is a part-time 4 day per week role, working 3-4 hours each day on a 4-month contract – with the possibility of extension. We are open to other flexibility should we feel it meets the needs of this role.
About you
We're seeking a driven and experienced Accounts Clerk who is keen to support a talented and busy team. To be successful in this role you will need a good working knowledge of excel, excellent communication skills, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly. Legal accounting experience is preferable although not essential.
Benefits of Working with UsJust to name a few, we have:
* been acknowledged as an 'Employer of Choice' for the last 6 years;
* a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;
* opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development;
* progressive policies for flexible working arrangements;
* a relaxed office environment where you can "Dress for your Day"; and
* access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of our people.
Ready to Go Further?From your first day, expect to be embraced for who you are — because we're a firm defined by our people. Step into a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, and collaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it's about being you and going further.
Apply today by submitting your confidential application, comprising a cover letter and CV to the People & Culture Officer, Pei Wen Liau.
Barry Nilsson is committed to being an inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We value diversity and foster a culture where our people are happy to come to work as their true selves feeling respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.