About us Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law. We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical. It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors. About the Role Meridian Lawyers is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join our high performing and closeknit Finance team based in our Sydney office. We are seeking someone who is proactive team player and thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. We offer a supportive environment where you will have the opportunity to gain experience working within this focussed finance team as well as the wider operations team who boast a collegiate, innovative and collaborative culture and are committed to delivering excellence. You will have a passion for continuous improvement, ideally will have had experience in the Legal or Professional Services industry and will prioritise providing an exceptional experience to our employees, vendors and clients. Key Responsibilities As the Accounts Payable Officer, your duties will include: Invoice Processing: Review and process matter-related and office invoices from vendors and suppliers. Ensure invoice details are accurate, correctly coded, authorised by the relevant staff member, and comply with company policies. Employee Reimbursements: Review employee expense reimbursements to ensure all details and allocations are correct, comply with company policies and authorised by the relevant staff member. Payment Runs: Prepare weekly payment run for office invoices and employee reimbursements. Accounts Payable Inbox and Finance Helpdesk: Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and Finance Helpdesk to ensure all received invoices are promptly entered into the system and all queries are responded to without delay. Vendor Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records. Communicate with vendors regarding bank account details, payment status, discrepancies, and other inquiries. Credit Cards: Assist with company credit cards reconciliation - obtain the latest credit card statements, allocate receipts/invoices or documentation that correspond to the credit card transactions, ensure transactions match the receipts and process them into the system, follow up discrepancies and missing receipts. Receipts Processing: Prompt entering of daily receipts into the system based on remittances received from the clients. Follow up unidentifiable receipts with the bank or suppliers. Assist in organising refunds for duplicate or incorrect payments. Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., legal secretaries and lawyers) to ensure smooth financial operations and resolve any issues related to payments and receipts. Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in AP and AR functions. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Deliver on ad-hoc requests from the business in a timely manner. About you To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to: Have at least 2 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Officer role, preferably in a professional services environment. Prior experience in receipting is favourable. Be well known for your high attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Work well under pressure in high-paced environment. Be part of high-performing collaborative finance team. Superior communication skills and personal drive. Excellent time management skills, able to prioritise tasks effectively and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality. Ability to adapt and handle a diverse range of tasks. Experience on Aderant or similar accounting system is preferrable. Why join us? Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a value driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input and innovation from all levels of the business. Our culture is unique in our industry. If you want to work in a team environment that is focussed on your development, be supported while enjoying a high level of autonomy and be part of a collegiate and inspiring team, Meridian Lawyers is the right place for you. We strive to be an employer of choice and understand that it is the contribution of our people that makes our business successful. We have a range of benefits that reward excellence, which include: A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program Supported hybrid working model Wellbeing initiatives including regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinations A range of discounts and services through a variety of leading retail and service partners Salary sacrificing options An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year An employee referral program Next Steps If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via this advertisement. Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about this role and our business.