Bookkeeper & Finance Innovator
3–4 days per week | 6‑month contract (opportunity for
permanent)
We are a small, dynamic law practice seeking a Bookkeeper
and Finance Innovator to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.
At Burke Lawyers we value relationships, creativity,
innovation, rewarding and valuable work and efficiency. We have built a
supportive, career enhancing and nurturing working environment by living our
values in being respectful, accountable and knowledgeable. We want our
employees to help grow our Firm and their careers continuously within it.
About the role
We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Bookkeeper &
Finance Innovator to join our finance team on a 3–4 day per week basis for an
initial 6‑month contract, with the potential to transition to a permanent role.
This role will suit someone who enjoys hands‑on bookkeeping
and payroll, but who is also curious about how finance processes can be
improved, streamlined and automated. You will work closely with the Financial
Controller to ensure day‑to‑day finance operations run smoothly, while also actively
contributing ideas and investigating, designing and implementing improvements
to the way we work.
Key responsibilities
Core bookkeeping & payroll duties
Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities
will include:
Assisting with the daily processing of accounts, including:
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Bank Reconciliations
Billing and invoicing
Processing end‑to‑end payroll, including reconciliations and reporting
Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date financial records
Assisting with month‑end tasks and reconciliations
Responding to finance‑related queries from internal stakeholders
Finance innovation & process improvement
In addition to core bookkeeping, you will also:
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline, automate or improve finance processes
Assist with designing and implementing improvements to reduce manual work and increase accuracy including by way of the use of AI and other technology
Work with the Financial Controller to document and refine finance workflows
Leverage current system functionality and emerging tools to improve efficiency in areas such as:
Invoice processing
Reconciliations
Reporting
Payroll administration
Bring a continuous improvement mindset, proactively contributing ideas and creating more efficient and effective solutions rather than just “doing things the way they’ve always been done”
Systems & tools experience
Experience using the following systems will be highly
regarded: Practice Evolve, AI, Employment Hero
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Proven experience in a bookkeeping or finance support role, including payroll
Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations
Experience processing payroll with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
Confidence using finance systems and adapting to new tools
A natural interest in improving processes and working more efficiently
Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management skills
The ability to work collaboratively with the Financial Controller and broader team
Skills in adopting and engaging with technology including AI
Formal accounting qualifications are welcomed but not essential — practical experience and the right mindset are key.
Why join us?
Flexible 3–4 days per week arrangement
Initial 6‑month contract with genuine opportunity for permanency
Opportunity to influence how finance processes evolve
Supportive environment that values ideas and improvement
A role that blends hands‑on finance work with innovation
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter, up-to-date CV, examples of process improvements, and any relevant supporting documents to Hayley Betros, People & Culture Manager. Applications close Tuesday, 7 April.
