Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

The role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Finance Officer to join our Client Accounting team within Financial Operations, on a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract based in Sydney, with the possibility of extension.

This role has been created to provide additional support during a period of significant business transformation, including the implementation of a new global time capture system and broader finance systems initiatives.

Reporting to the Financial Systems and Operations Manager, you will play an important role in delivering a professional and accurate finance service to both internal and external clients. Acting as a key point of contact for lawyers, legal assistants and business services teams, you will provide support across billing, eBilling, matter management and finance systems.

Responsibilities

- Provide finance, billing and matter management support to stakeholders across the firm.
- Manage client and matter administration, ensuring information is maintained accurately and in accordance with firm procedures.
- Coordinate eBilling activities, including system maintenance, uploads, vendor liaison and issue resolution.
- Set up and maintain client billing arrangements, special rates and matter information.
- Support billing enquiries, WIP management activities and general finance-related requests.
- Deliver training and support on billing processes, time recording and finance systems.




- Maintain finance procedures and documentation, while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Support finance projects and broader operational initiatives as required.

Requirements

- Experience in billing, eBilling, finance operations or a similar finance support role.
- Experience in a law firm, professional services or financial services environment will be highly regarded.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
- Knowledge of Aderant Expert or a similar practice management system.
- Confidence using spreadsheets, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with time-based accounting systems.

This is an excellent chance to join a collaborative and close-knit team while gaining exposure to both day-to-day finance operations and major global projects within one of the world's leading law firms.

Why Norton Rose Fulbright?

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss adaptable and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Please be aware in the course of routine work some of our lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma. The firm has controls in place including educational and psychological support. Our talent team can provide further details.

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📌 Finance Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Norton Rose Fulbright
📍 New South Wales