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Our Client has a long-standing history of more than 140 years serving the metropolitan and regional communities in South Australia. Committed to protecting the rights of individuals, families, employees, retirees, professionals, farmers and small businesses they provide specialist advice across a range of areas including Family Law, Injury Law, Commercial Disputes and Business Advice, Unfair Dismissal, Conveyancing, Wills and Estate administration including disputed estates.

The role:

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join the team in the Adelaide office. Reporting to the Managing Partner, this role is responsible for co-ordinating and performing the day-to-day finance and payroll/HR tasks required to keep the Firm running smoothly.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Invoicing;
• Accounts Payable and Receivable;
• Debt management;
• Prepare and update lawyer WIP, Invoiced and Debtor reports;
• Processing and maintaining accurate payroll records for employees in compliance with relevant legislation and company policies;
• Calculating and processing wages, salaries, bonuses and deductions for regular and ad hoc payroll cycles;
• Ensuring all payroll-related data such as hours worked, leave accruals and benefits are accurately recorded and updated;
• Maintaining and overseeing leave processes;
• Other HR/Payroll administrative tasks as required, including written communications regarding changes to employment;
• Providing the main point of contact for all payroll queries across the Firm’s branches;
• Assisting with period end or month end reporting, monthly reconciliations and general ledger activities;
• Regular filing and maintenance of accounts and payroll related information;
• Overseeing the Firm's risk management practices as they relate to administration;
• Management of the Firm's insurances, leases and other administrative commitments;
• Providing administrative support to Managing Partner and others as required.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar accounts and payroll position;
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, regulations and best practices;
• Previous experience in a corporate environment;
• High level computer skills (MS Office suite & accounting software);
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
• High level customer service skills;
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity and discretion;
• Strong work ethic and shows initiative;
• Excellent time management and organization skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.

If you believe you have the skills to excel in this role and are excited by the possibility of joining one of South Australia’s most progressive law firms, please forward your application, including a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae, to applynow@thehrroom.com.au

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.