Finance Manager - Accounting firm

Finance Manager - Accounting Firm

Allure Consulting is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join their established team in Melbourne VIC. This full-time, onsite position offers a salary of $120,000 – $130,000 per year.

The firm, a respected 15-partner entity within the top 20 Chartered accounting practices, is located in the Melbourne CBD. The successful candidate will report directly to the board of Partners.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing a small team of finance and administration personnel.
• Overseeing all finance, accounting, and tax functions for the firm.
• Conducting prompt month-end reporting, including creditor reconciliation and standing journal entries.
• Preparing consolidated management reports according to a set timetable.
• Managing year-end financial processes and reporting.
• Overseeing working capital and cash flow management and reporting, including daily working capital reports.
• Producing and monitoring productivity reports.
• Preparing and lodging tax returns and BAS returns for the firm and stakeholders.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts for review.
• Managing creditor accounts.
• Supervising invoicing and debtor management, including reconciliation of APS, Xero, and MYOB debtors.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

• Essential Financial Accounting experience within an accounting or legal practice.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Sage, Handisoft, MYOB, or Xero.
• A strong understanding of accounting standards (AASB, IFRS).
• Significant commercial acumen, with the capacity to pragmatically resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing and leading a team, including developing capabilities and enhancing individual and team engagement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• The ability to build positive and effective working relationships across the firm.
• Well-developed prioritisation and time management skills, coupled with a proactive approach.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive information.

For further details, please contact Andrew El-Shoura on 04•• ••• 344.