About McBride Legal

McBride legal is a specialist commercial, property, and litigation law practice. The firm provides a comprehensive range of commercial legal services focusing on practical, business-oriented solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. McBride Legal is committed to delivering high-quality legal services efficiently, with an emphasis on client care and a desire to exceed expectations.

About the role

As our Finance Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the firm, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations across the areas of business accounting, trust accounting and payroll.

Within our small firm, this is an opportunity for a business minded finance person who likes variety in their work, and flexibility in their day to autonomously deliver what is needed of the role.

This 22.5 hour per week part time role is required over five days per week but is flexible as to the hours each day making it ideal for juggling life.

What you'll be doing

Business accounting including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, BAS and other lodgements, completing month and year end closing processes and liaising with external parties.

Budgeting and reporting including assisting with development of budgets, budget entry, preparing and assisting with monthly financial reports, regularly productivity reporting and ad-hoc reconciliations.

Trust accounting including entering trust account transactions and transfers, bank reconciliation, end of month, maintaining accurate records, managing and reporting on compliance and overseeing the annual trust audit.

Payroll including processing fortnightly pay and superannuation, managing rates and staff financial records.

What skills you need

Essential:

More than five years demonstrated experience relevant to the duties of this role

Highly experienced in using common small business accounting systems

High level of capability using excel as a management and reporting tool

Familiar with financial compliance and Australian accounting standards

Desirable:

Experience in legal sector trust accounting including sound understanding of the legislative requirements of the Legal Profession Act and Regulation, and Queensland Law Society

Experience in or familiarity with Xero

Familiar with legal software

What qualities and behaviours we value

High level of attention to accuracy and detail, appropriately balanced with efficiency

Proactive and curious, always looking getting the best out of systems without compromising quality

Organised and accountable for what you do

Enjoy working with a small collaborative team but good at working independently

Enthusiasm and passion for systems and finance; love getting it just right

What we offer

At McBride Legal, we are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment. We offer:

A competitive salary

Company laptop

Modern office with quality end of trip facilities

Negotiable flexible work arrangements

Year-round social events

A well-stocked kitchen

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide your CV and a very brief cover letter that highlights key points about your fit for the role. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.