GV Lawyers are seeking a full-time experienced and highly organised Practice & Finance Manager to join our established city-based law firm on a 12 month contract basis with a view to extend. This is a key leadership role responsible for the firm’s financial management, operational administration, regulatory compliance, and overall practice management.

Working closely with the Directors, you will play a pivotal role in driving business performance, managing risk, and supporting the firm’s strategic objectives, while ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

· Prepare annual budgets and monitor financial performance against budget.

· Manage financial and management reporting, including preparation of reports and attendance at Directors’ meetings.

· Oversee payroll, superannuation, BAS, IAS, and payroll tax obligations.

· Manage accounts payable and receivable functions.

· Oversee billing, debt recovery, and cash flow management.

· Perform bank reconciliations, including trust accounts and controlled money accounts, and complete end-of-month procedures.

Practice Management & Compliance

· Maintain trust accounting records and ensure compliance with Legal Practice Board requirements.

· Coordinate trust account audits and regulatory reporting obligations.





· Ensure compliance with Law Mutual and other relevant regulatory requirements.

· Develop, implement, and maintain firm policies and procedures.

· Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency and business processes.

People & Operations

· Manage and support administrative staff.

· Provide IT coordination and liaise with external IT providers as required.

· Support the Directors with strategic planning, business improvement initiatives, and risk management.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

· Demonstrated experience in a similar Practice Manager and/or Finance Manager role, preferably within the legal environment.

· Strong financial management, reporting, and budgeting skills.

· Sound knowledge of trust accounting and regulatory compliance requirements.

· Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

· A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

· High attention to detail and a solid commitment to confidentiality.

Experience with MYOB and LEAP Legal Software will be highly regarded.

· Please email your resume with a covering letter to [email protected]

· Please note: Only shortlisted candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted.

📌 Practice & Finance Manager (Perth)
🏢 GV Lawyers
📍 Perth