Legal Accounts Officer

An established Queensland-based legal practice is seeking an experienced Legal Accounts Officer to join their team. This role is ideal for someone with prior experience in a law firm who is confident managing legal trust accounts and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of legal accounts and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and trust accounting compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing legal trust and office accounts

• Processing trust receipts, payments, and transfers

• Performing daily and monthly trust account reconciliations

• Managing billing and financial reporting using LEAP legal software

• Supporting end-of-month and end-of-year processes

• Ensuring compliance with Queensland Law Society (QLS) trust accounting requirements

• Liaising with internal stakeholders, external accountants, and auditors

• General accounts and finance administration duties as required

About You

• 2–3 years’ experience working as an Accounts Officer within an Australian legal firm

• Proven experience with legal trust accounting (essential)

• Hands-on experience using LEAP software

• Familiarity with QLS trust accounting rules and compliance

• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills

• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

• Clear communication skills and a professional approach

What’s On Offer

• Long-term, stable role within a reputable legal practice

• Supportive and professional working environment

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Opportunity to further develop your legal accounting expertise

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.