Finance Officer

Opportunity to join one of Newcastle’s longest‑established law firms, known for their commitment to excellence, integrity, and client service. They are seeking a highly organised, detail‑driven Finance Officer to join the team in a full‑time capacity on site.

About the Role
As the Finance Officer, you will be responsible for the smooth operation of the firm’s financial, trust, payroll, and reporting functions. Working closely with the General Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all financial processes.

This is a hands‑on role with a strong focus on daily accounting tasks, trust account compliance, payroll processing, and monthly reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

• Enter creditor invoices into Xero daily
• Process EFT and direct credit payments
• Reconcile XERO receivables/payables with CBA activity
• Manage accounts payable and credit card reconciliations
• Run monthly XERO reports including P&L and Trial Balance
• Monitor lease, licence, and subscription payments
• Manage petty cash and internal company loan records
• Process IAS, PAYG, BAS when required

Trust Account Compliance (this can be taught)

• Review daily trust account movements
• Verify instructions and authorities with the GM
• Run end‑of‑month trust reconciliations and reports
• Assist with annual trust audit requirements

Payroll

• Prepare and reconcile fortnightly payroll
• Enter payroll into XERO and submit to ATO
• Process superannuation, payroll tax, deductions, and final payments
• Load payroll for payment via CBA

Reporting & Office Support

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports
• Maintain financial records (hard copy & SharePoint)
• Manage kitchen supplies and supermarket account
• Support the General Manager and broader team as required

About You
You will bring a strong eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting a busy legal practice.

Desired Skills

• A number of years in a similar role, ideally in a professional services type business
• Accounting qualifications highly regarded, Cert IV etc
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to work with repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Ideally solid experiences with Xero
• Someone looking for a long term role rather than a stepping stone role
• Happy to work full time in the office during normal business hours

Please apply below or contact Daniel Boyle for a confidential discussion – daniel@connectedpeople.com.au