Legal Finance/Accounts Manager

About our Client...
Our client is a thriving, highly successful CBD law firm recognised for its inclusive and collaborate workplace culture and for fostering ongoing career development and learning opportunities for all.

About the Role...
As a "hands on" experienced and capable Legal Finance/Accounts Manager you'll embrace this opportunity to work closely with the management team and to take ownership of the firm's Finance/Accounting function. 

Some of your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:-

• ensure all tax and statutory reporting deadlines are met
• accounts payable, bank reconciliations, general ledger and BAS
• prepare monthly billing reports and attend meetings
• oversee debtor management
• manage and process the payroll function
• maintain office and trust accounts
• liaise with accountants and banks
• prepare budgets and manage cash flow
• maintain responsibility for all firm insurances
• supervise a team of 3 accounts clerks

• high level and proven understanding of accounting practices
• advanced skills in MS Office
• experience with Accounting & Practice Management systems, ideally Affinity
• working knowledge of trust accounting rules & regulations
• the ability to foster teamwork & provide leadership