Junior Accounts Clerk, Law Firm

11/23/2025

The Junior Accounts Clerk will handle a range of accounts administration responsibilities including receipting, reporting, banking, and petty cash reconciliation. This entry-level role offers valuable experience within a dynamic and complex industry, supported by an experienced team.

Working Hours

24 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

We’ve come a long way since our doors first opened in the Hunter in 1882. We’ve had an office in Sydney since the 1960s and opened our tenth office in Cairns in 2024. We cover six key areas of law—Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Insurance, Government, Statutory Lines of Insurance, Property Environment and Finance, and Workplace—with more than 30 specialised areas of expertise. We’re a truly national, full service and proudly Australian firm that delivers results through deep collaboration with our clients. Wherever our clients need us, that’s where we’ll be. We're more than 950 people now and still growing. And in true Australian spirit, we’re friendly, approachable and easy to work with. And when you work with one of us, you get the expertise of all of us.

About the Role

Why Sparke Helmore?

As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.

At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.

Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.

We have an opportunity for a Junior Accounts Clerk to join our Finance Team working part-time in the Sydney office, starting January 2026!

More about the role

You will gain valuable experience in this entry-level role within a dynamic and complex industry, whilst being supported by an experienced team.
Duties will include a range of accounts administration responsibilities including receipting, reporting, banking, petty cash reconciliation, filing and other tasks.
Part-time, three days per week, role based in the Sydney office; regular business hours are 8.30am – 5pm.

More about you

To be successful, you will be someone who enjoys learning and with an impeccable eye for detail.
This role would suit a recent school leaver, university student or someone looking to reskill into finance administration.
In terms of culture, the team is collegiate, collaborative, and energetic; flexible work arrangements are in place and part-time availability or short-term contracts can be considered.

What Sparke Helmore can offer you

Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.

We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.

To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website: Join us

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Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.

For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Nikki Costelloe on +61 2 4924 7307.

Key Skills

Accounts AdministrationDetail OrientationBankingPetty Cash ReconciliationFilingReportingReceipting