Senior Financial Accountant (Legal Sector)

Senior Financial Accountant – Legal Sector

Sydney CBD, 6-month fixed contract

Keypoint Law is looking for a dynamic Senior Financial Accountant, based in Sydney CBD. The role is a broad accounting role, focusing on managing the day-to-day operations of the department, cash flow management, and month-end reporting.

The candidate should be available for an immediate start.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to our Head of Finance, this role involves:

• Providing expert guidance to the team for the timely and accurate delivery of services.
• Managing team workflows and workloads, offering coaching and development support as needed.
• Overseeing end-to-end payable, receivable, and trust functions.
• Cashflow management.
• Bank and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing the monthly management accounts.
• Assisting with BAS, Tax, Super, and FBT.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

This opportunity is a 6-month contract role, to assist with a temporary resource gap, with the potential to extend further based on the business’ needs.

What will make you successful in this role?

• 3+ years Finance management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related disciplines.
• CPA or CA Qualifications desirable.
• Legal experience, with trust accounting, highly desirable.
• Experience leading and motivating a team in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritise and organise effectively.
• Ability to build a relationship of trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A right cultural fit.

Our culture

At Keypoint, we offer an inclusive, collaborative and supportive work environment that values professional growth and work-life balance.

Part of this culture is the “can-do” attitude which we expect from all our team members. In our organisation, our team take the approach that no task is too big or too small, and teamwork is critical to ensuring the smooth operations of the business.

About Keypoint Law

• Established in 2014
• A law firm driving transformation in the legal profession, redefining how a modern law firm operates
• Our talented lawyers are recognised by The Legal 500™, Chambers™, Doyles Guide™ and across 20 areas of law, Best Lawyers™
• Finalist, Law Firm of the Year, 2023
• Winner NewLaw Firm of the Year, 2022
• Finalist, Workplace Culture & Health Award, 2022
• Appointed to 5 government panels

To learn more about our firm, visit www.keypointlaw.com.au and www.lawsetfree.com.au.

Applications

Written applications comprising a covering letter and CV are to be directed to Head of Finance, Susan Harvey, at ************@keypointlaw.com.au. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications.