We are seeking a hands-on Legal Accounts Officer to join a well-established Gold Coast law firm. This is a busy, end-to-end role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and understands trust accounting inside and out.
Key Responsibilities
* Daily trust account reconciliations, receipting to matters & issuing receipts to clients/parties
* Managing trust to office account transactions
* Processing client billing (fixed fee & hourly rate)
* Handling EFTPOS payments (trust & general) and preparing trust payments for authorisation
* Managing shared accounts inbox, responding to lawyer/staff queries & supporting matter-related tasks
* Weekly trust-to-office transfers, including compliance checks & issuing updated trust statements
* Aged debtor management, including follow-ups on overdue invoices
About You
* 2+ years' experience in a legal accounts role within a law firm
* Strong understanding of trust accounting regulations & legal billing processes
* Experience with legal practice management systems (ideally LEAP)
* High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy
* Confident working closely with lawyers across multiple practice areas
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of accountability
What's on Offer
* Key role within a busy and supportive law firm
* Stable, full-time position on the Gold Coast
* Opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end legal accounts
* Collaborative team environment with strong internal support
* Variety in your day-to-day work
* Competitive salary based on experience
Apply Now
Apply today with your resume or contact Casey Hillan for a confidential discussion.
E- *****@harperlloyd.com.au
P- 0489 084 ***