An established and growing qualified services firm is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, trust accounting compliance, management reporting, payroll, and general accounting functions.
This is a hands-on role offering variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while contributing to the ongoing success of a highly regarded business.
Your new role
- Prepare monthly management reports including P&L;, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and KPI reporting
- Manage multi-entity accounting and reporting
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting
- Oversee trust account receipting, payments and reconciliations
- Manage billing, invoicing and debtor management
- Perform bank reconciliations across trust and office accounts
- Ensure compliance with legal trust accounting requirements
- Assist with trust account audits and regulatory reporting
- Liaise with external accountants and auditors
- Manage BAS preparation and general accounts administration
- Process payroll, STP and PAYG obligations
- Support year-end financial reporting and compliance activities
What you'll need
- Previous experience in a legal finance or legal accounts role
- Strong understanding of legal trust accounting requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable Experience
- Experience with Xero, Smokeball and/or Employment Hero
- Relevant accounting, finance or business qualifications
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Broad and varied responsibilities
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership
- Competitive salary package
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to
••••@hays.com.au or phone: Ph: 04•• ••• 351.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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