Finance Manager

About DSL Law

DSL Law is a boutique firm with offices on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. We specialise in retirement living, property, commercial and estate law.

Since 2017, we have built our reputation through exceptional service, strong referrals and a close-knit, values-driven culture. We are committed to maintaining high standards, acting with integrity and approaching both our clients and our team with respect, empathy and professionalism.

This role will suit someone who enjoys coming to work, values professionalism and takes pride in contributing to a practice that genuinely cares about its clients and each other.

  Core Responsibilities – Legal Accounting & Finance

• Managing trust account receipting and payments
• Performing daily and monthly trust account reconciliations
• Billing and invoice processing, including oversight of debtor balances
• Conducting bank reconciliations across trust and office accounts
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with legal profession trust accounting requirements
• Preparing for and assisting with trust account audits (including QLS requirements)
• Liaising with external accountants and auditors as required
• Preparing financial reports, including income statements and month-end reporting
• Managing general accounts administration, including BAS preparation and reconciliation
• Overseeing payroll processing, including PAYG obligations
• Supporting end-of-year financial procedures and reporting
• Utilising practice management software (including Smokeball) for trust and office accounting
• Assisting with Professional Indemnity Insurance renewals (experience advantageous)

 About You

• Previous experience in legal accounting role within a law firm
• Strong knowledge of trust accounting requirements
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in legal practice management software
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

 Highly Regarded

• Experience using Xero and/or Smokeball (or similar practice management systems), Employment Hero
• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualifications

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to holly@dsllaw.com.au