Finance Assistant

at  Mellor Olsson

About us
Mellor Olsson Lawyers is one of the most established South Australian law firms with four offices servicing metropolitan and regional clients. As a values-driven organisation with a strong team culture, our team is committed to achieving our purpose of helping South Australian businesses and individuals succeed. We have an excellent reputation for providing quality legal services, supported by a history of stability and strategic growth.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated, results-driven and proactive Finance Assistant to join our Finance team for 4-5 days per week. The Finance Assistant will process financial data efficiently and accurately, with an expectation of learning, embracing, and contributing to all aspects of the finance function.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Accounts payable/receivable
• Journals and Transfers
• Payroll
• Credit Card reconciliation
• Assisting with Trust Account audits
• Back-up Finance Team support and other finance-related tasks

About you

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Knowledge of and compliance with Legal Practitioners Trust Accounting Regulations
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a similar role
• Confidence in prioritising tasks and managing conflicting deadlines
• A commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Previous LexisNexis Affinity experience is highly regarded
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proven ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced work environment
• Proven experience in developing professional relationships with colleagues, internal and external clients

What we offer
At Mellor Olsson, we offer a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and well-being, flexibility, and social connection. We are committed to the professional development of our team members and our collaborative team environment provides excellent learning opportunities. We believe in creating a supportive and enjoyable work environment, with regular check-ins, social events, and team activities. To find out more about working at Mellor Olsson, please visit our website.
If you believe you have the experience and skill set to be successful in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to recruitment@molawyers.com.au for consideration. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Nadine Quarello (People and Culture Manager) on 08 8414 3400.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Accounts payable/receivable
• Journals and Transfers
• Payroll
• Credit Card reconciliation
• Assisting with Trust Account audits
• Back-up Finance Team support and other finance-related task

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Knowledge of and compliance with Legal Practitioners Trust Accounting Regulations
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a similar role
• Confidence in prioritising tasks and managing conflicting deadlines
• A commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Previous LexisNexis Affinity experience is highly regarded
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proven ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced work environment
• Proven experience in developing professional relationships with colleagues, internal and external client