Finance Manager

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership & autonomy

Brisbane/Gold Coast locations

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a respected specialist litigation firm in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. You will own the finance function, manage trust and office accounts, and work with leadership to ensure accurate, compliant financial operations.

This hands‑on, process‑minded role values collaboration, long‑term career growth, and the ability to improve systems across offices, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in law firm or professional services finance.
• Proficiency with trust accounting is essential.
• Experience using LEAP or similar practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance function including trust and office accounts.
• Oversee billing, reconciliations, payroll, month-end reporting and compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and regulatory obligations.
• Manage trust accounting in accordance with industry requirements.
• Prepare financial reports and support leadership with insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems.
• Collaborate across Brisbane and Gold Coast offices with travel as required.

Skills

Trust accounting

Attention to detail

Finance leadership

Education

Accounting degree ( nearing completion )

Qualified Bookkeeper

Accountant

Tools

LEAP

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Finance Manager to join a highly regarded specialist litigation firm. This role offers the chance to take ownership of the firm's finance function, working closely with leadership to ensure the smooth running of all accounting operations.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day financial management of a professional services business while also contributing to process improvement and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the firm's day‑to‑day finance function, including trust and office accounts.
• Oversee billing, reconciliations, payroll, month‑end reporting and financial compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure regulatory obligations are met.
• Manage trust accounting in accordance with industry requirements.
• Prepare financial reports and provide support to the leadership team.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems.
• Work collaboratively across both Brisbane and Gold Coast offices, with occasional travel as required.

Who This Suits

• Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Qualified Bookkeeper, Accountant or someone nearing completion of an Accounting degree.
• Previous trust accounting experience is essential.
• Experience using LEAP or similar legal practice management software.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Someone looking to build a long‑term career in legal finance and accounting.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Newly created role with genuine ownership and autonomy.
• Join a respected specialist litigation firm with an excellent reputation.
• Work closely with an approachable and supportive leadership team.
• Brisbane or Gold Coast location available.
• Stable, long‑term opportunity with room to grow your career.