Legal Accounts Officer

Attwood Marshall Lawyers – Coolangatta QLD The Role Reporting to the Accounts Manager and CFO, we are seeking an experienced Accounts Officer (legal industry desired) to join our dedicated Accounts Department, providing exceptional accounting services to our staff and clients. Responsibilities Complete daily bank reconciliations across trust and general accounts in LEAP and Xero Daily processing of Trust and General account receipts and payments via LEAP, Xero and Commbiz Provide clients, staff, management and stakeholders with accurate and timely accounting information as required Assist in the weekly processing of payroll and superannuation via Xero Management of aged debtor procedures Assist in EOM processes Maintain accurate records and provide analysis and reporting as requested Qualifications Minimum 3+ years in an Accounts Officer role (legal and trust accounting experience highly preferred) Experience using LEAP and Xero Exposure to law society regulations and annual audits Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Bookkeeping or Business Administration Understanding of GST and general accounting principles A high attention to detail, transactional accuracy, and the ability to problem solve, often under demanding situations Excellent communication and client liaison skills Proactive and responsible with a strong work ethic The flexibility to work at any of our offices (Coolangatta, Kingscliff, Robina and Southport) if required Ability to prioritise competing tasks in a demanding office environment, often within strict deadlines About Attwood Marshall Lawyers Attwood Marshall Lawyers is an established, reputable law firm that traces its origins in the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads area to when Eric Attwood set up his legal practice after the Second World War in 1946. For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to serving the local community. We believe our brand is known for the following positioning statements: Long-established firm with 7 offices across the eastern seaboard of Australia We are at the forefront of legal innovation & technology Our teams act exclusively in their area of law We care – our staff are trained to connect & communicate with our clients to help them deal with one of the biggest stressors in their lives We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients We help people with their matter and change their lives for the better We are passionate advocates for social justice & change Our values are Integrity, Understanding, and Responsibility. We moved into our current Coolangatta beachfront offices located in The Strand building in 1989 and have continued to grow ever since, with over 75 staff and additional offices located in Brisbane, Robina, Southport, Kingscliff, Sydney, and Melbourne. We are a family-oriented law firm with an emphasis on work/life balance. We support our employees in their work environment and provide excellent office conditions, utilising the latest in practice management systems (LEAP) and technology. Staff have modern workspaces with natural light and ergonomic equipment. Part of our vision is to create a safe, happy work culture that promotes learning, health and purpose. Our office systems also support working from home, if required. We are a paperless office and have a focus on automation and technology to help with progressing our clients’ matter as quickly and efficiently as possible. We traditionally act for people in the most stressful periods of their lives, and it is very important that our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff share our intent or purpose in their working life. We offer a structured training program for both professional and personal development and provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring from our senior lawyers. We also provide in-house business and personal coaching to assist in effective communication with clients, family, and colleagues. What We Offer Highly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staff Excellent training program and career development focus Leading legal practice management systems and software Healthy work environment and work-life balance Great corporate culture with professional/personal development and training Well-resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilities Excellent salary package negotiable based on experience The Location Attwood Marshall Lawyers has modern, spacious, well-positioned offices in Coolangatta, Robina, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Employment This full-time position is based at our Coolangatta office. There may be instances where you will be required to work from our other offices. Apply Today Please send your CV and cover letter to the Practice Manager, Holly Gilholme, by emailing **********@attwoodmarshall.com.au before 19th of December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr