Accounting Assistant / Finance Assistant - casual/temp - WHV welcome!
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Accounting Assistant / Finance Assistant - casual/temp - WHV welcome!
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“Being the best isn’t just about being the best professionals. It’s about being the best place to work, grow, be yourself.”
Wotton Kearney (WK) has proudly served the insurance and risk sector for over two decades. Established in 2002 with a founding partnership of two individuals, WK has rapidly evolved to become Australasia’s leading specialist insurance and risk law firm. Our commitment to excellence has been consistently recognised, consistently ranked as a band 1 insurance firm in Legal 500 and acknowledged as one of the fastest-growing law firms in Australia.
The opportunity
This role will be supporting the Finance Manager and wider finance team in a casual/temp capacity, for an estimated 6-8 weeks in delivering accurate, timely, and efficient financial operations. Key responsibilities include managing month-end processes, compliance reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis. You will play a vital role in maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing both statutory and management reports, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements such as BAS and FBT. In addition, the role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and continuous process improvement, helping to uphold the integrity of financial data and support informed business decision-making.
What you'll do
* Expense Claims Processing: Review and process employee expense claims in Chrome River, ensuring accurate GL coding and compliance with company policies.
* Month-End Close Support: Contribute to the monthly close process by preparing journals (e.g., prepayments, accruals, revenue, fixed assets), reviewing ledger entries, updating the fixed asset register, posting depreciation, and completing balance sheet reconciliations. Work closely with the Finance Team to support the preparation of management accounts.
* Tax Compliance: Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly BAS returns for submission to the ATO, and coordinate the preparation and lodgement of the annual FBT return in collaboration with external tax advisors.
* Year-End & Audit Support: Provide assistance with year-end processes, including audit workpapers and compliance with internal guidelines and deadlines.
* Annual Tax Returns: Support the preparation of annual tax return workpapers, ensuring all documentation aligns with firm requirements.
* Statutory Reporting: Help complete surveys and reports for the Australian Bureau of Statistics as needed.
* Payments Oversight: Work with the Accounts Payable team to verify vendor details and participate in daily payment runs, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
* Ad Hoc Duties: Undertake additional finance-related tasks as directed by the Senior Accountant or Finance Manager.
What you bring
* Ability to work in Australia and commence immediately
* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
* CPA qualified or studying towards CPA certification (support for CPA provided).
* Minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience.
* Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, journal entries, and financial reporting.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
* Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software (e.g., Chrome River) is a plus.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to get in the detail and contribute to the overall success of the accounting function.
* Flexible approach to their role, willingness to pitch in and get involved in any projects or team deliverables as required.
Why WK?
At Wotton Kearney, we're more than just a law firm. We're a collaborative team of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence and innovation.
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that values your contributions and fosters your professional growth. Here's what sets us apart:
* Industry Leaders & Innovation Pioneers: We're not just keeping pace with the legal industry; we're shaping its future. We're proud to be the first Australian law firm to launch Cicero, the first AI product designed specifically for legal professionals in Australia.
* Recognised Excellence: Our dedication to excellence has been acknowledged by Best Lawyers in 2025, ranking us as the best insurance law firm in Australia. Additionally, we consistently rank in the top tier (band 1) for insurance law across legal directories.
* FLEX for all: We care about client outcomes, quality, and business and cultural contributions. If you can make that work by working part-time, working “irregular hours” or working from home - then so can we.
* Our Mentoring Program: We offer continuous support and guidance throughout your career. You'll have access to training, conferences, and workshops, keeping you updated on the latest developments in the legal and insurance industries.
* Our culture: This is what sets us apart. Collegiate, open, innovative, passionate about everything we do.
* We Give Back to The Community: Join us in CSR activities to support our charity partners, from building houses in Cambodia, participating in fun runs or baking cup cakes, there's a way for everyone to contribute.
* Leaders Of The Pack: Work with a firm that understands its purpose, has a singular focus on the insurance industry, being ranked as one of the fastest growing law firms in Australia.
* Supporting You: We are a people first business. We offer up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program and more.
How to apply
Please navigate via the “apply now” link.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages, please contact us at
Important note to recruitment agencies
Wotton Kearney only considers agency submissions from agencies we've directly contacted through our Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward resumes or profiles directly to Wotton Kearney Partners, hiring managers, or other employees. Introductions are only established upon acceptance by our Talent Acquisition team. We reserve the right to retain any unsolicited CV's received outside of this process without incurring any associated fees.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Temporary
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Law Practice
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