Join a progressive law firm as a Finance Officer in a hands‑on role with strong autonomy, working closely with an experienced and supportive Finance Manager.

Autonomous role reporting to a highly regarded Finance Manager
A minimum of 2 years Trust Accounts and Law Firm experience is essential
Work within a growing, well‑structured law firm of 70 staff with strong support

The Role

As a Finance Officer of a progressive law firm, your role will have a strong focus on trust accounting, month‑end reporting and payroll. You will support the Finance Manager.

Manage and maintain trust accounts in line with compliance requirements
Perform daily trust account reconciliations and ensure accuracy across financial records
Run payroll processes (preferred experience)
Assist with end‑of‑month reporting, paying superannuation, and tax obligations
Work closely with the offshore team in Manila on finance processes
Using Affinity to manage financial data and reporting
Support the broader finance function with ad hoc tasks as required

Your Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Minimum 2+ years' experience in finance or trust accounting within legal environment
Payroll experience (highly regarded)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proven experience with reconciliations and financial reporting
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating across teams

The Firm - Benefits & Salary

This progressive law firm employs 70 staff and is known for its supportive and structured environment. You'll benefit from strong internal systems and a collaborative team culture.

The role offers a competitive salary package between $90K-$110K, along with:

1-2 days WFH after training period
Supportive leadership and clear processes
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to work closely with both local and offshore teams

ApplyPlease click on the 'Apply for this job' button or email **************@empiregroup.com.au direct. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:

April O'Dempsey
Ref No:            AOD1616727
Email:              **************@empiregroup.com.au
Phone: (07) 3231 1***

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia (citizenship or permanent residency).

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format. Applications close 26 June 2026.

April O'Dempsey is a Partner - Legal Support Recruiter at empire group. She has over 20 years' experience in the recruitment industry and has a great understanding of the industry from her own experience in the legal sector supporting small, medium and large law firms. She is dedicated to recruiting the right person for the right firm and gets great satisfaction from assisting staff to develop their career.

If this role isn't what you are looking for, reach out directly to learn about the other opportunities she can assist you with!

Finance Officer

Empire Group