- Manage end-to-end finance operations across the firm.
- Oversee financial functions including billing, reporting, and audits.
- Prepare financial reports and provide insights to Partners.
The Role
Reporting directly to the COO and Partners, you will manage end‑to‑end finance operations across the firm. Duties will include:
- Oversee all financial functions including billing, reporting, and audits
- Manage trust accounts in line with compliance requirements
- Forecasting and cashflow management
- Handling accounts payable and receivable, including debtor management
- Process payroll via Xero, including super and tax obligations
- Manage corporate credit cards and reconcile expenses
- Prepare financial reports and provide insights to Partners
- Work within LEAP practice management system
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience in a similar role in a law firm
- Strong background in trust accounting (essential)
- Confidence working autonomously and managing end‑to‑end accounts
- Accounting degree would be highly regarded but not essential
The Firm – Benefits & Environment
Well‑established law firm of 35 staff that offers a supportive, professional environment where your expertise will be highly valued.
- Up to $140K package, depending on experience
- 1 day WFH after settling‑in period
- Brisbane or Gold Coast location options
- Opportunity to step into a trusted, standalone finance role with direct Partner engagement
Apply
Please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button or email kim.kerrigan@empiregroup.com.au direct. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:
Kim Kerrigan
Ref No: KK1626365
Email: kim.kerrigan@empiregroup.com.au
Phone: 0402 935 459 (please click on my phone number or email address to access my full contact details)
At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.
Reference number: 1626365
Profession:Accounting & FinanceAccounting & Finance
Company: empire group
Date posted: 14th Aug, 2026
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