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Maddocks

Financial Accountant

Melbourne

FULL TIME

September 18, 2024

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.
About the role
A unique opportunity to join a high-performing and collegiate Finance team as a Financial Accountant. This role will work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure the accuracy of the Firm’s general ledger, balance sheet and preparation of the monthly management accounts.
The key duties and responsibilities of this role will include:

Posting and reviewing of journal transactions to the general ledger.
Monthly general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations and reporting.
Oversee the fixed asset register, BAS preparation, and lodgements.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of all required financial transactions for month-end and year-end closing processes.
Preparation of FBT working papers for review and submission by external accountants.
Mentoring of Assistant Accountant and Accounts Payable Officer.
Assist with the Firm’s annual financial budget process and reporting.
Participation in Finance and firm-wide projects with an emphasis on innovation and ultimately process improvement.

About you
To be successful in this role, ideally you will have the following:

Bachelor Degree in Business / Commerce / Accounting.
Studying toward CPA / CA qualification.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in both financial and management accounting.
Relevant experience working in a corporate environment (preferably a professional services firm).
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Experience with Aderant Expert will be highly regarded.

Why join Maddocks?
Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:
A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.
Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.
Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.
Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.
Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.
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