FINANCE MANAGER | BOUTIQUE COMMERCIAL PRACTICE
Finance Manager | Boutique Law | Brisbane CBD
Take ownership of finance in a modern, growing legal practice.
This is an opportunity to step into a broad Finance Manager role with a highly regarded boutique law firm that has built its reputation on quality work, strong client relationships and a genuinely collaborative culture.
With an established presence across Queensland and continued growth across its practice areas, this firm is looking for an experienced finance professional who wants autonomy, variety and genuine access to senior leadership.
Why you'll love it
Broad ownership across finance, trust, payroll, reporting, compliance and forecasting
Work directly with Directors and external accountants
A genuinely collaborative team with a strong focus on work-life balance
Brisbane CBD location close to public transport and parking
Attractive remuneration package
A role where you can improve processes and have a tangible impact
The Role
As Finance Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the practice, ensuring everything runs accurately, efficiently and compliantly.
Your responsibilities will include:
Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including creditors, billing, payments, bank reconciliations and cash flow
Manage trust accounting, transfers, PEXA verifications and trust audit requirements
Manage payroll, superannuation and insurance payments
Monitor and report on WIP, unbilled time, debtors and billing
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
Manage BAS, IAS, FBT, STP and payroll tax requirements
Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reviews
Coordinate EOFY processing, compliance and annual reporting
Liaise with Directors, external accountants and internal stakeholders
Review, document and improve financial processes and procedures
Manage relevant insurance renewals and practising certificate requirements
Support staff onboarding across relevant financial and practice management systems
About You
You'll be an experienced finance professional with strong knowledge of trust accounting, general ledger bookkeeping, budgeting and financial forecasting.
You’ll ideally have:
Experience within a professional services environment
Strong knowledge of WIP, billing, debtors and cash flow
Experience across payroll and financial compliance
Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
The confidence to work autonomously and communicate with senior stakeholders
Strong teamwork and communication skills
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