My client is a well respected 15 Partner top 20 Chartered firm based in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. They're looking for a mature, head strong Finance Manager who will be responsible in managing a small team of finance & admin people driving everything finance, accounting & tax function for the firm, reporting to the board of Partners.

In detail you will be responsible for:

• Conduct month end reporting promptly following end of month for the entities including reconciliation of creditors, standing journal entries, (prepare consolidated management reports in accordance with timetable)
• Conduct year-end financial processes and reporting
• Working capital and cash flow management and reporting, (daily working capital reporting)
• Productivity reporting and monitoring
• Prepare and lodge tax returns and BAS returns for the firm and stakeholders
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for review
• Creditor management
• Oversight of invoicing and debtor management, reconciliation of APS, XERO and MYOB debtors

Attributes

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Must have Financial Accounting experience within an accounting or legal practice
• Well-developed IT skills including advanced Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience with APS Accounting and iManage software is desirable
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to resolve issues pragmatically and identify opportunities to improve
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing and leading a team, including developing capabilities and growing the engagement of individuals and the team overall
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• The ability to develop positive and effective working relationships across the firm
• Well-developed prioritisation and time management skills and a proactive approach
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement in dealing with confidential and sensitive information

If you wish to learn more please feel free to contact Andrew El-Shoura on 0401 600 949.