Finance Assistant

About us

Mellor Olsson Lawyers is one of the most established South Australian law firms with four offices servicing metropolitan and regional clients. As a values-driven organisation with a strong team culture, our team is committed to achieving our purpose of helping South Australian businesses and individuals succeed. We have an excellent reputation for providing quality legal services, supported by a history of stability and strategic growth.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Finance team on a full-time basis. This is a varied generalist role supporting the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across the firm.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Processing accounts payable and payments
• Managing accounts receivable and disbursements
• Completing banking and payment reconciliations
• Preparing journals and transfers
• Collating and entering payroll data for external payroll provider
• Reconciling credit cards and petty cash
• Assisting with trust accounts and audits
• Responding to internal finance queries
• Providing general Finance team support

About you

You will be organised, dependable and comfortable working with numbers and systems. You take pride in accuracy, communicate clearly and enjoy contributing to a supportive team.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in a similar finance or accounts role
• Knowledge of accounts payable and receivable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Initiative and practical problem-solving skills
• Clear communication and a service-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Sound judgement with confidential information

What we offer

At Mellor Olsson, we offer a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing, flexibility, and social connection. We are committed to the professional development of our team members, and our collaborative team environment provides excellent learning opportunities. We believe in creating a supportive and enjoyable work environment, with regular check-ins, social events, and team activities. To find out more about working at Mellor Olsson, please visit our website.

How to apply

If you believe you have the experience and skillset to be successful in this exciting opportunity, please click on Apply Now and submit your resume and cover letter. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact our People and Culture team on [08 8414 3400](tel:08 8414 3400) or at [email protected]