Finance Administrator

McCullough Robertson; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity committee

Education program

Mentoring and sponsorship

Wellbeing program

In-house barista

Job summary

McCullough Robertson is seeking an organised Finance Administrator to join the Brisbane team. You will support the firm's Finance function with processing and maintaining key finance transactions and provide coverage across a range of finance processes.

The role requires experience in finance administration, preferably in professional services or legal environments, with knowledge of Queensland trust accounting. Strong attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance administration, ideally in a professional services or legal firm.
• Understanding of Queensland trust accounting and investment rules.
• Bookkeeping experience is highly regarded.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive approach with ownership of work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with legal accounting, reporting or BI systems (Aderant, NetDocs, Cognos).

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-of-month reconciliations and cost reporting across Practice Groups, Industry Groups and Committees.
• Support end-of-month billing processes and client/matter level cost tracking.
• Manage the team’s centralised inbox and respond to finance-related queries.
• Provide support to the Finance Reporting team as required.
• Maintain client and matter level exception rates and volume discounting.
• Assist with maintenance of financial data and back-up as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to ensure smooth finance operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Service mindset

Team collaboration

Legal accounting systems (Aderant, Net

Tools

Aderant

NetDocs

Cognos

Job description

Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.

McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm with a proud 100 year history, working with high-calibre national and international clients.We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.

We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed through extensive training and career development.Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.

Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane and Sydney, McCullough Robertson combines a century of experience with a modern, collaborative approach, making us a big firm, without the attitude.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an organised and proactive Finance Administrator to join our Brisbane team.

This role is paramount in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the firm’s Finance function. You will be responsible for processing and maintaining key finance transactions and providing support across a range of finance processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with end-of-month reconciliations, including prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation, other debtors and accounts payable;
• Assisting with end-of-month cost reporting and reallocations for Practice Groups, Industry Groups and Committees across the firm;
• Responding to internal queries relating to team cost budgets;
• Supporting allocated tasks as part of the end-of-month billing process;
• Assisting with the maintenance of client and matter level exception rates, including volume discounting, and providing backup support as required;
• Managing the team’s centralised inbox and responding to finance-related queries from across the firm; and
• Providing support to the Finance Reporting team as required.

Experience

As the successful candidate, you will bring experience in finance administration, ideally within a professional services or legal environment, together with an understanding of Queensland trust accounting requirements and investment rules and regulations. Previous bookkeeping experience will be highly regarded.

You will also have:

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail;
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy;
• A proactive approach, with the initiative and judgement to take ownership of your work;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people;
• A service-focused mindset and an approachable, professional manner;
• A genuine willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team; and
• Experience working with legal accounting, reporting or business intelligence systems including Aderant, NetDocs and Cognos.

Benefits

At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.

We offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
• Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
• Inhouse barista and end-of-trip facilities.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work.

An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for 15 consecutive years and been recognised as a Gold Tier Small Employer at the 2026 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.