The Opportunity: 

Our client is a commercial and civil legal firm working across a range of industries. A well established firm with a specialist team and multiple locations. 

An amazing opportunity to take ownership of the entire finance function and oversee and report on the financial health of the business.  Work with a turnover of circa $12Million and 30 staff.  Please note trust accounting experience, and exposure to the legal industry would be beneficial for this role. 

This is a strong hands-on role suited to someone who can work autonomously, with the ability to stand my the numbers and control the cashflow.    

Key Responsibilities: 

• Effectively manage cash flow, day-to-day finance and accounting functions;
• Budgeting, forecasts, daily cashflow, reporting;
• Provide financial insights, advice and recommendations to the COO;
• Manage the month end process including inter-company transactions, the completion of consolidated management reports and balance sheet reconciliations;
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations (BAS, IAS, Superannuation, Payroll Tax);
• Collaborate with external accountant on technical issues and project tasks;
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing including tax, super and other legislative requirements are adhered to;
• Internal control and accounting/procedure policy development.

Required aptitudes: 

• A self-starter; you must be able to up-skill yourself and gain the knowledge required if there are any gaps;
• Highly personable; you will be dealing with a range of stakeholders. Therefore, it is critical that you have first class communication skills;
• Solid understanding of trust accounting;
• Strong foundation in financial reporting knowledge of AASB;
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills;
• High energy and strong work ethic.

  
Desired aptitudes:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Financial Accountant;
• CA or CPA qualified highly regarded;
• Experience in preparing financial statements that require a statutory audit;
• Experience with Xero accounting software;
• Experience with Leap ideal but not mandatory;
• Advanced excel;

  
To Apply:  

Click on APPLY and attach your resume.

Alternatively, contact Michele Keogh for a confidential discussion: 

• michele@bentleyrecruitment.com.au 
• 0426 682 010  
• linkedin.com/in/michele-keogh01 

 
Your application will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.


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