Company
Our client is a well-established commercial law firm with a strong reputation and long-standing client base. This is an opportunity to join a close-knit, professional team and take ownership of the finance function during an initial three-month contract, with potential to extend.

Position
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager who can step into the role and hit the ground running. Reporting into senior leadership, you will oversee the day-to-day finance function, including management and statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow, reconciliations, payroll, trust accounting, compliance and audit requirements. You will support and mentor accounting staff and work closely with the firm’s external accountants, while also identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies across the function.

Profile
This role will suit a seasoned finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and is equally comfortable operating at a senior level and rolling up their sleeves when required. You’ll be highly systems and technology savvy, confident using AI as part of your day-to-day work and naturally look for ways technology and automation can improve efficiency. Previous experience within a law firm or legal environment is highly desirable, particularly an understanding of trust accounting and the unique financial requirements of a professional services environment.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent accounting experience
• Broad financial and management accounting experience
• Strong Xero experience and confidence navigating finance systems
• Previous experience leading and mentoring accounting staff
• Experience across budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, statutory reporting, compliance and audit
• Legal sector experience and exposure to trust accounting highly desirable
• A strong understanding of financial controls, governance and process improvement
• A progressive, technology-enabled approach, with an interest in using AI, automation and contemporary systems to drive efficiencies
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to partner with senior leadership
• A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to quickly understand a business and take ownership
• Able to commit to 5 days in the office

Benefits

• Initial three-month contract with potential to extend
• Immediate start
• $700–$800 per day + super, depending on experience
• Opportunity to take ownership of a broad finance function
• Work closely with senior leadership in an established commercial law firm
• Hands-on role with scope to improve systems, processes and efficiencies
• Central Sydney CBD location - close to public transport

Apply
To express your interest, please submit your application via Moir Group in Word document format.
We will be in touch and rest assured that every applicant will receive a response.
This position is being managed by Kelly-Ann Arthur.
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.