Job Description
Finance/Accounting | Melbourne Metropolitan
Closing date: 20/0+/2026
DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape.
About the role
We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to work on a fulltime basis in our Accounting team in Melbourne reporting to Financial Accounting Manager.
What does the role involve?
Responsible for performing accounts payable functions for the Australian offices within the firm's invoice processing system.
This position will have daily contact with suppliers and firm personnel regarding the status of supplier invoices, setting up new suppliers, processing payments, ad hoc reporting and/or other requests.
Key duties:
Ensure on a daily basis that all office and matter invoices are approved, coded and loaded into the General Ledger
Set up and maintain vendors in accordance with firm guidelines
Prepare and process electronic transfers and payment runs. This includes emailing out remittance advices
Ensure GST is appropriately coded
Process all creditor invoices once authorised
Perform or assist in the upload of certain vendor electronic files directly into the General Ledger
Mange and process employee expense reimbursements in accordance with firm policies and procedures
Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure timely payment of credit card statements
Support the Finance Manager day to day and in accounting related projects.
About you
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
You should be practical, resilient and proactive in your approach in addition to demonstrating strong problem solving skills, attention to detail and work well in a team.
You will ideally have prior experience working in accounts payable at a law firm. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel is also expected as are excellent organisation and communication skills.
Applicants with experience using accounting packages Elite and 3E are encouraged to apply.
We will also consider applications from experienced Accounts Payable Assistants from other industries who are looking to gain experience in a corporate legal environment.
The extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include:
Flexible working options
26 weeks paid parental leave
Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track
Salary continuance insurance
Volunteering opportunities
Health and wellbeing programs - including gym subsidies
Social events - social club and sporting teams
About Us
The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.
Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.
We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.
Do you like what you see?
Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com
For more information please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected]
For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com
Referrals from agencies not accepted at this time.
K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
Stay safe when applying on-line and be aware of jobs and employment related scams via scamwatch.gov.au
Closing date: 20/0+/2026
DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape.
About the role
We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to work on a fulltime basis in our Accounting team in Melbourne reporting to Financial Accounting Manager.
What does the role involve?
Responsible for performing accounts payable functions for the Australian offices within the firm's invoice processing system.
This position will have daily contact with suppliers and firm personnel regarding the status of supplier invoices, setting up new suppliers, processing payments, ad hoc reporting and/or other requests.
Key duties:
Ensure on a daily basis that all office and matter invoices are approved, coded and loaded into the General Ledger
Set up and maintain vendors in accordance with firm guidelines
Prepare and process electronic transfers and payment runs. This includes emailing out remittance advices
Ensure GST is appropriately coded
Process all creditor invoices once authorised
Perform or assist in the upload of certain vendor electronic files directly into the General Ledger
Mange and process employee expense reimbursements in accordance with firm policies and procedures
Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure timely payment of credit card statements
Support the Finance Manager day to day and in accounting related projects.
About you
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
You should be practical, resilient and proactive in your approach in addition to demonstrating strong problem solving skills, attention to detail and work well in a team.
You will ideally have prior experience working in accounts payable at a law firm. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel is also expected as are excellent organisation and communication skills.
Applicants with experience using accounting packages Elite and 3E are encouraged to apply.
We will also consider applications from experienced Accounts Payable Assistants from other industries who are looking to gain experience in a corporate legal environment.
The extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include:
Flexible working options
26 weeks paid parental leave
Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track
Salary continuance insurance
Volunteering opportunities
Health and wellbeing programs - including gym subsidies
Social events - social club and sporting teams
About Us
The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.
Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.
We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.
Do you like what you see?
Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com
For more information please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected]
For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com
Referrals from agencies not accepted at this time.
K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
Stay safe when applying on-line and be aware of jobs and employment related scams via scamwatch.gov.au
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