Accounts Clerk

About Dentons

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. We’re 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry.

Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.
 

We are seeking an Accounts Clerk to join our national Finance team on a full-time, permanent basis in our Perth office. This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy Finance team at the world’s largest law firm.

The role of an Accounts Clerk at Dentons is to provide daily support between the Accounts and the Lending Solutions settlements team.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling daily Client Trust direct deposits to ensure clearance before settlements occur
• Daily processing of receipts and withdrawals
• Verify funds for PEXA (e-Conveyancing) settlements
• Communication with our bank to organise daily bank cheques requirements
• Follow up and investigate outstanding issues
• Assist with Trust audit requirements
• Assist with settlement team billing and trust to office transfers
• Adhoc queries and requests from Staff and Management
• Capacity to work East Coast hours is required

About you

• Minimum of one years’ experience in a similar role and/or working in a professional office
• Experience in dealing with Trust funds and PEXA would be an advantage
• Strong attention to detail
• Efficient and aware of time management requirements
• Proactive approach and strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong customer service focus
• Ability to work autonomously and interact in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to all level of employees in our organisation
• Proficient at Word, Excel and Outlook

Why Dentons

Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.
 
We offer:

• Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards
• Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
• Salary sacrificing and novated leases
• 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service
• Additional leave options
• Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
• Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
• Exclusive retailer discounts
• Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Generous health and wellbeing programs
• Agile and flexible working for all
• Social and diversity networks providing year-round events
• Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.

Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at recruitment.au@dentons.com. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.

Agency Submissions

Dentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.