If you are contemplating the difficult decision to make a change in your career, read on. Dyer Brown LLP is a long established and well respected law firm with offices in London, Chatham and Toronto.

We are seeking a dedicated Accounting Clerk to support accounting operations in our London office.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities independently while contributing to the smooth operation of the firm.

If this is something you might want to experience and be a part of, please tell us about yourself with a cover letter and resume

This is an in office role and therefore requires you to be within commuting distance to downtown London – (50 km or less).

We offer a competitive salary (based on experience), flexible hours, 35 hour work week, comprehensive group benefits that include RRSP match and Health Care Spending Account.

Key Responsibilities

Billing and Trust Accounting

· Manage the billing cycle, including review, and finalization of client accounts

· Process and monitor disbursements, ensuring proper allocation of hard and soft costs

· Review and process billing adjustments and write-offs in accordance with firm policies

· Maintain and update billing rate structures and client-specific rate arrangements

· Perform and review bank and trust reconciliations

· Assist the Controller with month-end processes and reporting

· Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and account issues

Accounting and AP Functions

· Manage accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing

· Process incoming cheques and electronic deposits accurately and timely

· Reconcile corporate credit card accounts and follow up on outstanding items

· Support accurate recording and reconciliation of general financial transactions

Must Have Qualifications

· Minimum 5 years of experience in a legal accounting role within a law firm





· Certificate or diploma in accounting, finance, or business administration

· Proven ability to manage billing cycles independently

· Hands-on experience with trust accounting and bank reconciliations

· Experience handling disbursements, write-offs, and billing adjustments

· Experience with accounts payable and general accounting functions

· Proficiency in legal accounting software (e.g., Elite, ProLaw or similar)

· High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability

· Solid organizational and time-management skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

· Team player, self-starter with a positive attitude

· Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Nice to Have

· Experience in a regional or mid-size litigation firm

· Exposure to month-end and year-end accounting processes

· Advanced proficiency in Excel for reconciliations and reporting

· Experience contributing to process improvements or internal controls

· Familiarity with Law Society trust compliance requirements

Application Process

Qualified candidates who are eager to contribute their skills in a dynamic role are invited to submit their cover letter and resume in confidence through the Apply Now Link provided.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON N6A 5A9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Legal billing and/or legal accounting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounting Clerk (Canada)
🏢 Dyer Brown
📍 Canada