Your New Company An established and highly respected professional services organisation on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Accounts Manager to lead its finance function and support the ongoing success of a thriving business.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned legal accounting skilled to step into a leadership role, overseeing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous process improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Your New Prospect

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the organisation's accounting operations, including:

Managing trust and office accounts in accordance with legal accounting regulations and compliance requirements

Overseeing billing, receipting, debtor management, and revenue processes

Preparing monthly financial reports and providing meaningful insights to leadership

Leading, mentoring, and developing accounts and administration team members

Managing accounts payable and receivable functions

Coordinating external audits and liaising with accountants and other key stakeholders

Maintaining compliance with legal accounting standards and audit obligations

Identifying opportunities to enhance systems, processes, and operational efficiencies

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

Proven experience in a senior accounts, finance, or legal accounting role





Strong knowledge of trust accounting principles and compliance requirements

Experience using legal practice management systems such as LawMaster or similar platforms

Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills

Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to support and develop team members A professional, ethical, and confidential approach to financial management The ability to thrive in a deadline-driven and dynamic environment

What you'll receive in return A senior leadership opportunity within a well-established organisation

Competitive remuneration package aligned to experience A supportive and collaborative workplace culture

Long-term career stability and growth opportunities

Exposure to a broad range of financial and operational responsibilities

Modern systems and established internal processes

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 [email protected] or call 0404 305 351 for a confidential discussion.

If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in roles where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please click here to apply.

📌 Accounts Manager (Southport)
🏢 Moanna Yates
📍 Southport