Finance Manager ( Finance Officer)

Finance Officer

About the Role
Our client, a respected law firm, is seeking a Finance Officer crucial for ensuring smooth financial operations, compliance, and effective support for the firm’s leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Cash Flow Management:
  
  • Maintain and update weekly and 13-week cash flow reports.
  • Monitor and manage firm liquidity to meet operational needs.
  • Oversee debtor management to ensure timely payments.
• Banking and Reconciliation:
  
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations.
  • Liaise with banks to resolve issues and manage transactions.
  • Administer credit card management and reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting and Planning:
  
  • Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide financial insights to leadership.
• Compliance and Trust Account Management:
  
  • Ensure compliance with ATO, QLS Trust Account Regulations, and other legal requirements.
  • Maintain trust account records, including receipting and audits.
• Expense and Billing Oversight:
  
  • Support accurate billing processes and follow up on collections.
  • Monitor expenses and assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will possess:

• Strong experience in cash flow management and financial operations.
• A keen understanding of compliance requirements, including trust accounts and ATO regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.

What’s on Offer?

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a collaborative team in a well-established law firm. You will play a key role in ensuring the firm’s financial operations run smoothly and contribute directly to its success.
Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Finance Officer with a passion for cash flow and financial management, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a short cover letter explaining your fit for the role.
We look forward to your application!


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion