AddressJoin a team with a commitment to each other; a strong community contribution; and a drive to achieve quality results for clients.
McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with reputable national and international clients. We work on big matters but work in small teams. Employees of all levels are given direct exposure to clients and exciting opportunities to get involved in the firm.
Our goal is for every employee to build a rewarding career that is rich with opportunity, satisfying relationships and a sense of achievement. We do this through extensive training and career development opportunities that allow our employees to prosper.
We are backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra.
McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are a leader in diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
An award winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.
The Role
We are currently seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Brisbane team. You will form part of the Business Support Services – Finance department, with a strong team culture of continuous improvement and setting each other up for success.
You will be responsible for:
- Provide support for the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Manager, as well as assisting the Finance Administration team;
- End of month reconciliations and reporting;
- Distribution of monthly expense reports to various firm cost centre leads;
- Maintenance of Partner Accounts, and liaising with Partner financial advisors as required;
- Ensure tax compliance, including assisting with the preparation of the firm’s income tax return, monthly BAS lodgement, and annual FBT lodgment;
- Assist with the development of the firm’s annual budget;
- Complete end of month bank reconciliations;
- Assist and back up maintenance of exception rates at client and matter level;
- Bank Covenants compliance preparation;
- Peer Monitor upload and maintenance;
- Aderant end of month and end of financial year closure; and
- Adhoc project work.
Experience
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of commercial accounting experience, ideally in a professional services environment, and formal accounting qualifications or has commenced accounting studies. Knowledge of Legal Accounting Software is also highly regarded. We are looking for someone who is ambitious, driven, a self-starter and who is looking for challenge.
You must also demonstrate the following attributes:
- Highly proficient verbal, written and presentation skills;
- Strong stakeholder management;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- A hands-on, proactive and collaborative working style;
- Flexibility to undertake a range of complex tasks, manage conflicting priorities and work hours necessary to meet business objectives;
- Ability to organise and prioritise workflow;
- Maturity to deal with sensitive and confidential information; and
- Have a strong service ethic.
Benefits
At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst 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 entire 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
- In-house barista and end-of-trip facilities.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Our commitment is to create an accessible, inclusive and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.
An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application online.
Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8*** for a confidential discussion.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
