Finance Manager - Legal Practice (Ownership & Growth)

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

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.