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Accounts Payable and Payroll Officer – 12 month fixed term parental leave contract

  • Modern offices located in the Perth CBD
  • Leading Perth law firm
  • Full time or part time hours of work

Who are we?

Bennett is Western Australia’s leading litigation and dispute resolution firm.  With one of the largest litigation teams in Western Australia, our high performing team has the capability and experience to effectively handle the largest and most complex disputes. Our litigation team is complemented by market leading intellectual property and commercial practices.

Bennett prides itself on recruiting the very best talent in all areas of our practice.  Whether you are familiar with the legal industry or have an interest in the law, are ready to bring your knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to Bennett, we would love to hear from you!

The opportunity

Bennett is currently looking for an Accounts Payable and Payroll Officer. The role reports to our Financial Controller.

Your day-to-day tasks will include, but not be limited to:

End to end accounts payable function:

  • Processing high volume invoices & reconciliation of supplier statements
  • Credit card reconciliations and ledger processing
  • Active management of internal stakeholders and managing supplier queries
  • Managing the accounts inbox
  • Management of new suppliers, including supplier set-up
  • Processing of approved supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding
  • Prepare and processing of supplier payments via payment batches within the finance system, BPAY and EFT payments
  • Processing of credit card transactions and International Payments
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Provide backup support of the firms billing function including coordination with the firms billing cycle and working closely with our legal and administration teams

End to end payroll processing experience:

  • Fortnightly payroll processing using ELMO and Employment Hero
  • Data entry of casual timesheets
  • Assist with addressing payroll and superannuation queries
  • Process superannuation payments
  • Processing payroll deductions

What you need

Ideally, to be successful in your application for this position you will:

  • Have at least 5 years’ work experience in a similar role
  • Experience in the legal profession will be highly regarded but not a requirement
  • Payroll processing experience using ELMO or a similar payroll tool, will be highly regarded but not a requirement
  • An excellent eye for detail and accuracy
  • Experience in a high-volume position
  • Excellent time management, work prioritisation and communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience of managing multiple priorities
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team whilst maintaining positive working relationships with team members and suppliers

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive remuneration package, as a Bennett employee you will enjoy many benefits. Including in-house training opportunities, health and well-being programs, an energised and social workplace, fun events, flexible working, paid parental leave and more.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover for a period of parental leave.

How to apply?

If you think you could be a good fit for Bennett and our team, please select the ‘apply’ button or email the following to our Human Resources team at hr@bennettlaw.com.au.

  1. A covering letter; and
  2. Your CV.