Pearce IP is an award-winning, market-leading boutique firm of specialist intellectual property lawyers, patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys providing IP/legal services to the life sciences industries. We develop, coordinate and execute local and multi-jurisdictional IP/legal strategies (including contentious and non-contentious matters), provide IP/legal support for regional and global business development activities and licensing deals, and draft and prosecute patent and trade mark applications around the world. Pearce IP is one of Australia's leading IP firms, with staff based in Australia and New Zealand. Along with the honour of being awarded IP Team of the Year at the Australian Law Awards in 2021, Pearce IP's leaders are ranked in virtually every notable legal/attorney directory. Thriving in a hybrid working environment, Pearce IP offers the best of both worlds to its team. If you are an experienced Accounts Officer and would like to be part of our continued growth and success, we'd love to hear from you. The Role We have a vacancy in our Accounting Team for a capable Accounts Officer to join our team. Working school hours from our Burradoo office and your home office, the successful candidate will: Manage day-to-day accounting transactions; Prepare and reconcile the end of month accounts for each company; Reconcile bank accounts and credit card transactions; Undertake the accounts payable and receivable functions including the processing of invoices due for payment and allocation of payments; Upload payment receipt information to our matter management system, ensuring client accounts are up-to-date; Prepare accounts and payroll payment runs for approval; Action late payment notifications to clients; Prepare BAS statements for review; Payroll processing for fortnightly and monthly paid staff. About you Candidates will be experienced in accounts administration and motivated to support our team and clients. You will bring to the role: Extensive experience across a wide range of general accounting functions; Strong level of accuracy & attention to detail; Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to be accountable for workload; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Sound time management and prioritisation skills; Proficiency in Office 365; Xero; DEXT (or similar); Chaser (or similar); Employment Hero. Culture and Benefits All Pearce IP Team Members live out our values of Respect, Integrity, Talent, Excellence and Brand Ambassadors. We offer a range of excellent employee benefits including: Comparative remuneration package; Hybrid working arrangements; Flexible working arrangements; Mentoring opportunities with senior colleagues; Career path planning along with individualised learning and development opportunities; Menstrual and menopause leave; Sorry Business Leave; Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or stillbirth of a child, the placement of a child via adoption or surrogacy arrangement, fertility treatment and miscarriage leave; Birthday leave. Pearce IP recognises, is committed to, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive workplace, and is proud to be certified as a Woman Owned business. All interested candidates with the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply. How to apply Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration by clicking on the "Apply" button. If you would like further information, to confidentially discuss any adjustments you might require throughout the recruitment process, or wish to confidentially discuss the role, please contact Pearce IP's Executive, Deputy CEO & Head of Talent, Adele Chadwick at ******, 0488 611 ***. #J-18808-Ljbffr