Job Description

Title: Accounts Clerk

Company Name: Corrs Support Services Trust

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Australia, Western Australia, Perth, CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs, perth

Employment Status: Full Time

About us:

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm.

We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues.  With more than 175 years of history and a talented team of over 1000 people, we pride ourselves on our client-focused approach and commitment to excellence. Our fundamental ambition is the success of our clients, and this is reflected in everything we do.

We advise on the most significant global matters and connect with the best lawyers internationally to provide our clients with the right team for every engagement. We are also at the forefront of some of the most high-profile public international law matters in our region, assisting governments and corporations with the resolution of highly complex cross-border disputes.

We are the firm of choice for many of the world’s most significant organisations, with our people consistently recognised for providing outstanding client service and delivering exceptional results.

Why are we looking?

An opportunity now exists for a talented Accounts Clerk to join the Finance team. 

Position summary

The Accounts Clerk provides a professional service in relation to finance administrative matters. The Accounts Clerk will assist in the achievement of organisational goals and objectives through ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the trust function, billing process, local AP function and general finance matter management for both the Perth office and nationally.

The Accounts Clerk will perform the following duties:

• Daily preparation of Trust and General Cheques including entering amounts in the firm's CMS Accounts Payable (AP) module
• Dealing with AP queries from lawyers, legal assistants  or other office support staff
• Assisting with the trust administrator process and controlled money transactions
• Attending to daily banking including obtaining bank cheques for settlements and arranging telegraphic transfers
• Bill posting
• Collaborating with the National Finance team to constantly improve on service levels to ensure a high level of the standard of presentation and quality

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate integrity in dealing with and managing confidential information
• Be proactive and demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills
• Be flexible with hours of work
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and exceptional customer service skills
• Be able to develop trusted relationships within the business

Required qualifications and preferred experience

• Whilst no formal qualifications are required for the role, a minimum of 1 to 2 years' in a finance environment is preferred 
• Consideration will be given to quality graduates with a Finance or Accounting degree
• Previous experience in a professional services firm is desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including intermediate excel skills

What do we offer as an employer?

Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace. At Corrs, we hire a diverse workforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures, ethnicities, those who identify as LGBTI and people with disabilities.

Our initiatives include:

• A competitive remuneration and transparent bonus structure
• An additional bonus week of leave (5 weeks annual leave in total)
• Access to a mentoring program
• An industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave, including paid superannuation
• Flexible work practices for staff, including the ability to purchase additional leave
• Access to leading industry and business training
• An opportunity to actively contribute to the broader community through Corrs Pro Bono Program

To apply click on the "apply" button or contact Hannah Blandford on +61 3 9672 3156 for a confidential discussion.