Accounts/Office Clerk (Sydney)

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 170 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged. Innovation is central to our mission.

About our role

Our finance team is looking for a full time Accounts Clerk to help with day-to-day transactions, general queries, and reimbursements. No prior experience is required—we’ll teach you everything you need to know!

This role will see you:

• Processing payments, including petty cash, credit cards, and reimbursements

• Following up missing receipts and ensuring accurate documentation

• Assisting with general finance queries (e.g., reversing bills)

• Counting petty cash tins and maintaining accurate records

• Providing general administrative support to the finance team

The role will also see you providing general support for the smooth running of our office, e.g. light kitchen duties office errands and general administrative tasks.

About you

No extensive experience is required for this role—just a strong grasp of numbers and a positive, can-do attitude!

More specifically, you will be/have:

• Strong interest in maths and numbers

• High attention to detail and trustworthiness

• Willingness to learn and take direction

• A great communicator who enjoys working in a team

Whilst this role is ideally full time, we are open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate, e.g. part time hours to accommodate school-hours, 5 days per week.

Some travel to Adelaide for training may be required.

What will we offer you?
This role offers the chance to gain experience in a professional corporate environment while being part of a friendly and supportive team that values a positive and welcoming workplace culture. You will be trained from the ground up, no experience necessary!

Aside from the role itself, Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

Apply

To apply in confidence, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the role to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at careers@cowellclarke.com.au

Application deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 24 February (however we may commence screening applications earlier than this).