Macpherson Kelley
2022 Finance Graduate/Accounts clerk (Start ASAP)
Melbourne, Dandenong, Melbourne, Victoria
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 60,000 - 70,000 / Year
- 1-2 vacancies
- Apply by 29 Apr 2022
- Start date ASAP
Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll/Accounts Clerk to join our collaborative and friendly finance team. This is the perfect entry-level role for any finance graduate to dip their toe into the profession. You will have the opportunity to be mentored and learn from a team of experienced clerks. This role is primarily based in the Dandenong office with plenty of opportunities to work remotely. Our Finance team provide high quality and efficient financial support for the Firm.
This role will have a payroll focus but will also provide backup support to our accounts payable team. This includes processing of cheques, receipts and journals; reconciliations of bank statements, petty cash, data entry, creditors, general ledger, trust ledger accounts duties, end of month reporting, and special projects as required.
About You
We are seeking an enthusiastic finance graduate looking to kick start their career in Accounting. You have experience maintaining confidentiality and naturally align with our values of talking straight, playing as a team and doing better each day.
The role will suit those who enjoy assisting with a broad range of payroll and accounts duties. As a member of a close team, you will be self-motivated, work well both independently and with others and possess excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must and experience in Elite3E or another legal practice management and accounting software package would be considered an advantage but is not essential.
The team is friendly, bright and easy-going so it would be great if you have a similar nature and a flexible, "nothing is too much trouble" attitude.
Macpherson Kelley
Macpherson Kelley is a commercial law firm focused on the mid-market with offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne and Sydney. We're structured to meet the needs of and deliver value to businesses who need direct, succinct guidance, without the extravagance of a traditional top tier firm.
We're straight talkers who take care of our client's legal concerns, giving them the freedom to focus on what they do best. We're pragmatic in the advice we give and bold in our recommendations.
With 300+ staff and offices spread across the east coast, our national footprint is growing along with our international reach from Pacific Legal Network (PLN) a division of Macpherson Kelley and our membership of Multilaw.
The Extras
There are many benefits that we offer to support our flexible, innovative and positive work environment. There are purchase leave options as well as recognition initiatives. We also offer a range of social, wellness, sporting and community-based activities. We are proud to offer genuine flexibility through our Flex+ program.
If all of the above sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. You can apply directly by clicking "Apply now".
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Your role and responsibilities as a graduate vary so much rotation to rotation. Currently, I spend a lot of time reviewing contracts and preparing for litigation generally.
I receive some research tasks and drafting tasks but would like a heavier workload and more responsibility
I have been doing a lot of unbillable work which has been great for my development in other key areas; i.e,, drafting articles for the MK website, cold call emails to prospective clients but I wish I had the opportunity to have more billable work. Perhaps this is because the team doesn't have enough at the moment.
About the employer
Macpherson Kelley
4.3
100 - 500 employees
Law
Macpherson Kelley is a hands-on commercial law firm, known for our business mindset, client service, innovation and investment in great relationships.
Pros and cons of working at Macpherson Kelley
Pros
The people. Everyone is friendly, welcoming and seems to genuinely want to help out one another. Makes working here enjoyable.
Exposure to multiple practice areas as a graduate & the flexibility to work from home is amasing.
There is a friendly and welcoming culture. Senior people take a genuine interest in graduate development.
Benefits include a culture that values diversity and inclusivity. As a junior having the ability to work directly with senior lawyers offers huge learning benefits. Additionally, the size of the firm enables juniors to gain a real sense of responsibility on matters at an early stage.
The social life at MK is great, I feel very supported by both my team and the firm as a whole.
Cons
The pay is slightly lower than some of my other graduate friends, however, I do nowhere near as much overtime as them
Workflow fluctuates a lot - sometimes there are periods where it can be very quiet.
There's a bit of separation between the Melbourne and Dandenong offices, it would be nice if there was more overlap.
Different teams have different cultures.
Long commute.