Payroll Officers & Legal Bookkeeper

• Experience in payroll, bookkeeping, or finance roles (ideally 4+ years)
• Roles across reputable, CBD-based law firms
• Both full-time and part-time options are available

Multiple opportunities across payroll and legal bookkeeping functions.

Payroll Officers & Legal Bookkeepers – Multiple Opportunities Legal Sector | CBD-Based Roles | Full-Time & Part-Time Options

About the Opportunity
We’re currently partnering with a number of well-established law firms on multiple opportunities across payroll and legal bookkeeping functions.

These positions sit within high-performing finance teams and offer a mix of responsibilities depending on your experience and interests.

The Roles Opportunities currently include:

• Payroll Officers / Payroll Leads (including standalone roles)

• Legal Bookkeepers (with trust accounting exposure)

Both full-time and part-time options are available.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the role, responsibilities may include:

• End-to-end payroll processing (including multi-entity environments)

• Managing payroll compliance, awards, superannuation, payroll tax and reporting

• Handling payroll queries and maintaining payroll systems

• Accounts payable and receivable

• Trust accounting in line with legal and regulatory requirements

• Bank, trust, and general ledger reconciliations

• Preparing financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, month-end reporting)

• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

• Assisting with tax and regulatory compliance

• Implementing and improving financial and payroll systems (e.g. Xero, payroll platforms)

• Driving process improvements across payroll and finance functions

About You

• Experience in payroll, bookkeeping, or finance roles (ideally 4+ years)

• Prior experience within a law firm or professional services environment highly regarded

• Strong understanding of payroll processes and/or trust accounting requirements

• High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Systems-savvy with experience across accounting or payroll platforms

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Why Apply?

• Access to multiple opportunities through one application

• Roles across reputable, CBD-based law firms

• Variety of team structures, including standalone and team-based roles

• Flexible working arrangements (including part-time options)

• Strong team cultures and modern working environments

Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.

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Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.