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Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Accountancy Options • Melbourne CBD, VIC, AU
16 days ago
Job description
  • Accounting & Finance (AO)
  • Senior Accounting & Finance
  • Melbourne CBD
  • Permanent / Full Time

11/9/2026

  • Beautiful CBD offices
  • Long term stable team with a great culture
  • Legal industry

Take the next step in your accounting career with a leading national Law firm.

A great career opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Accountant to join the national Finance team for this well known Legal Firm in their stunning CBD Melbourne office.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and CFO, you will play an important role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting the broader Finance team across a range of functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant looking to develop their skills and take on greater responsibility within a collaborative and professional environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Preparing accurate and timely monthly management reports
  • Calculating Partner bonuses
  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparing bank covenant reporting
  • Completing monthly BAS and annual FBT returns
  • Managing quarterly ABS reporting and Payment Times reporting
  • Preparing ad-hoc reports for management and Partners
  • Assisting with the month-end process
  • Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Developing an understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Trust Accounting to provide back-up and assistance when required

About You:

We’re looking for an accounting professional who is CA or CPA qualified or currently working towards with experience within the legal or professional services industry.

You’ll bring:

  • Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy
  • A solid understanding of accounting principles and their practical application as well as experience completing BAS returns and an understanding of FBT principles
  • Strong knowledge of systems and processes including Excel
  • The ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A collaborative approach and commitment to team success

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a great supportive team where you'll gain broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting, compliance, budgeting and forecasting.

If you’re an experienced accountant with Legal or Professional Services experience, looking for your next challenge in Melbourne, we’d love to hear from you.

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