Finance Manager

Rationale This is an important role assisting the firm in supporting the Directors by keeping track of the finances of the firm and supporting and offering financial insights that will allow them to make the best decisions for the company, including in the below areas of responsibility:

Accounting and

Reconciliations · Reconcile general and trust bank accounts · Maintain accurate general ledger and trust ledgers · Ensure compliance with the Uniform Law General Rules on Trust Accounting

AP/AR & Cashflow · Manage accounts payable and receivable · Process trust-to-office transfers, reimbursements, and supplier payments · Oversee cashflow management for the firm and related entities controlled by the Founding Director.

Payroll & Compliance · Administer payroll, superannuation, and Single Touch Payroll (STP) · Prepare and lodge payroll tax returns · Manage employee entitlements (leave, bonuses, parental leave) · Administer Parental Leave payments and top-ups in line with policy

Taxation · Liaise with external tax consultants on Company Tax Return compliance · Provide reconciliations for year-end compliance with external accountants · Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS, FBT, PAYG and other statutory obligations

Debtors · Management and reporting of debtors, including ensuring reduction of overall lock-up

Dividends & Shares · Calculate and process dividends · Determine distributable surplus and manage franking credits · Issue dividend statements · Assist with share issuance and administration (registry updates, transfers, documentation)

Governance and Risk · Coordinate the yearly external trust account audit · Prepare reconciliations and supporting documentation · Liaise with auditors to ensure compliance

Director Support · Manage and maintain the Founding Director’s personal payments (processing, reconciliations, analysis) · Maintain books for related entities including AP/AR, tax compliance, and cashflow · Liaise with the Directors’ accountant on yearly income tax return · Liaise with third parties to assist with ad hoc tasks (e.g. Director of other entities)

Reporting & Analysis · Prepare management accounts, monthly financial analysis, budget vs actual variance reports, cashflow forecasts, and productivity reports in a timely manner · Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards (DAX measures, system integration, KPI tracking for fee-earner recovery, cashflow, WIP, debtor ageing)

Internal Controls · Implement and maintain controls over reconciliations, trust funds, dividends, loans, shares, related entities, and personal payments; · Monitor and review work-in-progress (WIP) to ensure profitability of the firm; · Support external audits and process improvements.

Ad Hoc Items · Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as required to support strategic and