Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

About us

Margalit Injury Lawyers is a specialist Victorian plaintiff personal injury law firm dedicated to standing up for injured individuals. They deliver expert legal representation with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to justice for our clients.

Due to unprecedented growth, they are seeking an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to support the finance function. This is a permanent full-time position, with the opportunity to combine remote working with office-based hours.

About the role 

The Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper will support the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting, trust, and statutory obligations. This role involves a range of tasks including trust and office account reconciliations, managing disbursements, processing payroll support, and assisting with financial reporting.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General Bookkeeping

• Recording day-to-day financial transactions in EvolveGo

• Assisting with bank, credit card, and petty cash reconciliations

• Supporting accounts receivable and payable functions including invoice processing and payment runs

 Trust Accounting

• Assisting in maintaining the trust account in accordance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law (LPUL) and VLSB+C regulations

• Recording trust receipts and disbursements and help with monthly trust reconciliations

• Supporting the Finance Manager in preparation for annual trust account audits

 Disbursement Management

• Monitoring, processing and tracking legal disbursements (e.g. medico-legal reports, court filing fees)

• Working with legal teams to ensure correct coding and documentation of disbursements

Payroll and Statutory Compliance

• Assisting the Finance Manager with payroll preparation and processing

• Helping manage ATO reporting requirements (including BAS, IAS, STP) and superannuation contributions

 Reporting and Administrative Support

• Providing assistance with preparing monthly financial reports and reconciliations

• Maintaining accurate filing of financial documentation, both digital and physical

• Supporting the Finance Manager in ad hoc financial and administrative tasks as required

 About you

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts assistant role;

• Bookkeeping or accounting qualifications would be advantageous;

• Experience with accounting softwares such as Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks;

• Excellent attention to detail and time management;

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively;

• Experience in a legal or professional services environment (desirable);

• Working knowledge of trust accounting and general ledger principles (desirable); and

• Familiarity with legal practice management software (e.g. Practice Evolve).

 The offer

At Margalit, we truly value employees and offer a supportive and flexible work environment

with access to great employee benefits which includes generous policies, competitive salary and professional development opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to have a positive impact on financial outcomes which are often at the heart of most personal injury matters.

If this role sounds like you, and you are looking to take the next step in your career, please apply below or reach out to Emma **@margalitlawyers.com.au

Information :

• Company : Margalit Injury Lawyers
• Position : Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper
• Location : Melbourne VIC
• Country : AU