Senior legal finance operator with deep Queensland trust accounting experience.

Location / Remote / Brisbane Preferred Type / Permanent, full-time Experience / Trust Accounting + Legal Operations Salary / Competitive, aligned to experience

01 / The role

About the role

This role suits a senior legal finance operator with deep Queensland law firm experience, solid trust accounting knowledge, and the judgement to manage client work with accuracy, discretion and calm accountability.

This is not a general bookkeeping position. You must understand the standards, sensitivities and consequences that come with legal trust accounting.

02 / Responsibilities

What you will do

You will manage a focused portfolio of law firm clients and keep their financial function moving cleanly, accurately and on time.

- Manage trust and general account processing, reconciliations and monthly reporting.
- Maintain monthly close discipline across a small portfolio of legal clients.
- Prepare clear, accurate packs for director and client review.
- Identify issues early, escalation appropriately and protect compliance standards.
- Communicate directly with clients in a professional, calm and commercially aware manner.





03 / Fit

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who has operated inside, or very close to, a Queensland legal professional services environment.

We value people who take ownership, communicate well and genuinely care about the quality of their work. Client trust is built quietly here - through consistency, judgement and dependable delivery over time.

- Strong experience with Queensland legal trust accounting.
- A practical understanding of law firm finance operations.
- Confidence managing reconciliations, month-end processes and client reporting.
- The judgement to know when something needs escalation.
- A calm, professional communication style with directors, partners and senior staff.
- High personal standards around accuracy, confidentiality and follow-through.

04 / Working style

How you will work

This role operates close to directors and close to clients. We value calm communication, reliable follow-through, strong judgement and people who take ownership of the quality of their work.

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📌 Senior Legal-Finance Specialist (Brisbane)
🏢 QLDLF
📍 Brisbane