Accountant

About Us

Watson Webb is an innovative and high-performing law firm based in Sydney’s CBD. Our mission is to provide our clients with breadth and depth of knowledge and commercial experience to solve even the most complex legal issues. A career with Watson Webb allows you to undertake quality work, experience a high level of collaboration, and work in a supportive environment where effort is recognised and rewarded.

Our firm has a truly unique culture, and we are committed to providing our team members with the opportunity to thrive in an environment that is mutually beneficial for you, our clients, and our firm.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has come up for a talented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our boutique law firm in Sydney CBD on a full-time basis. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the firm and contribute to the ongoing success of the practice. Working closely with the leadership team, you will gain exposure across all areas of finance, including trust accounting, payroll, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, treasury management, and legal practice performance reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to broaden their skill set within a high-performing professional services environment.

Responsibilities

Financial & Trust Accounting

• Process and maintain Trust Accounting transactions and records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain both electronic and hard-copy trust accounting records.
• Review, prepare and post journals, adjustments, and month-end closing entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Manage and process Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions.
• Monitor cash flow and assist in maintaining accurate financial records.
• Support debt collection activities, including follow-up and recovery processes.
• Process client payments and assist with treasury management activities.

Payroll & Employee Related Transactions

• Prepare, process and reconcile weekly payroll through Xero.
• Manage employee reimbursements, leave entitlements, superannuation, and payroll adjustments.
• Ensure payroll-related compliance obligations are met accurately and on time.

Financial Reporting & Budgeting

• Assist in the preparation, monitoring and management of revenue and expense budgets.
• Support forecasting activities and provide insights into business performance.
• Prepare internal financial and management reports.
• Assist with BAS, PAYG, FBT, Payroll Tax and annual statutory reporting requirements.

Systems & Performance Reporting

• Maintain and support the accounting functions within the firm's Legal Practice Management and CRM systems.
• Assist in the preparation of legal practice performance reporting for Partners and Lawyers.
• Support the development and enhancement of reporting capabilities across the business.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs and performance analysis.

Your Experience

• Relevant accounting experience, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end processes.
• Experience managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What Will Set You Apart?

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• High level of numeracy and analytical capability.
• Experience or a genuine interest in working within the legal sector.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive approach with a willingness to take ownership of outcomes.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build strong internal stakeholder relationships.

What's on Offer?

• Join a respected and growing boutique law firm in the heart of Sydney CBD.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance responsibilities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in the continued growth and success of the firm.
• A workplace where your contribution is genuinely valued and recognised.

How to Apply

Please submit an expression of interest by selecting the "Apply Now" button and completing the online application form. Please note that you will be required to provide references and evidence of your right to work in Australia during the interview process.

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