An established and highly respected professional services organisation on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Accounts Manager to lead its finance function and support the ongoing success of a thriving business.This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned legal accounting professional to step into a leadership role, overseeing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous process improvement within a fast-paced environment.
Your New Opportunity
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the organisation's accounting operations, including:
- Managing trust and office accounts in accordance with legal accounting regulations and compliance requirements
- Overseeing billing, receipting, debtor management, and revenue processes
- Preparing monthly financial reports and providing meaningful insights to leadership
- Leading, mentoring, and developing accounts and administration team members
- Managing accounts payable and receivable functions
- Coordinating external audits and liaising with accountants and other key stakeholders
- Maintaining compliance with legal accounting standards and audit obligations
- Identifying opportunities to enhance systems, processes, and operational efficiencies
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a senior accounts, finance, or legal accounting role
- Strong knowledge of trust accounting principles and compliance requirements
- Experience using legal practice management systems such as LawMaster or similar platforms
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to support and develop team members
- A professional, ethical, and confidential approach to financial management
- The ability to thrive in a deadline-driven and dynamic environment
- A senior leadership opportunity within a well-established organisation
- Competitive remuneration package aligned to experience
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- Long-term career stability and growth opportunities
- Exposure to a broad range of financial and operational responsibilities
- Modern systems and established internal processes
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to moanna.yates@hays.com.au or call 0404 305 351 for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in roles where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.#3027948
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