Corporate Services | Finance | Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
Permanent, full-time position. Our 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 equipment.
Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program.
Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels.
Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave.
Free daily breakfast and office social events.
Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and pro bono and community.
About the role and team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Receipting & Allocation Officer to join our Credit team within our national Finance team.
Reporting to the Credit Manager, this role will form part of the credit control function and will assist with the day-to-day workflow of the team.
The Finance Team at Hall & Wilcox is a team of 37 that provides financial and management accounting, trust accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and practice support functions across the Firm.
Responsibilities
* Managing receipting for firm accounts.
* Processing client credit card payments.
* Resolving client payment queries.
* Managing and rectifying unidentified deposits.
* Preparing documentation for refunds of duplicate/incorrect payments.
* Acting as backup to the Credit Officers and assisting with debtor collections for the firm nationally, when required. This includes collections via calls and email.
* Ad hoc duties as required from time to time.
Qualifications
* Minimum 2+ years' experience in accounts receipting or payment processing, preferably within a law firm or professional services setting (experience with Aderant highly desirable).
* A relevant tertiary qualification.
* Demonstrated experience managing high‐volume transactions (up to approximately 250 per day) in a predominantly manual processing environment.
* Proven ability to review, reconcile, and clean up historical or legacy transactions.
* Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives and identifying operational efficiencies.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Proactive problem‐solving skills with a solution‐focused approach.
* Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively within a team.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage competing deadlines.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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 and for being diverse and inclusive, welcoming all cultural backgrounds.
EEO & Accessibility Statement
We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable, and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at for a confidential discussion.
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