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Broaden your experience with a national Finance team in one of the largest and fastest growing legal partnerships in AustraliaFlexible 4:1 work arrangementsGenerous leave policiesAbout usHWL Ebsworth is Australia''s largest and fastest growing legal partnership, with offices in every state and territory in Australia. We are an independent, nationally integrated, full service commercial law firm, providing tailored and commercially oriented legal services to our clients. The firm has continued to go from strength to strength firmly establishing itself as a market leader with an exceptional presence in the Australian legal market. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.The opportunityWe are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our National Finance team. We have a friendly team culture, and our Business Services team is at the core of our success. The role is fast paced and will suit someone with demonstrated experience processing a high volume of data with strong accuracy. You''ll be busy with:regularly communicating and influencing various business units on compliance and practice group specific insightssupporting a team across our national finance function made up of our trust accounts, AR, AP and credit control streams, acting as the escalation point on various queriessupporting the firm''s financial accounting processes including production of month-end reportingsupporting statutory processes including FBT reporting, BAS and indirect tax obligationssupporting annual insurance processesgenerating regular KPI budgets and reports for staff and Partnersmonitoring debtor compliance and reporting to managementfinancial analysis and company performance to support operational decisionssupporting broader annual budgeting processTo succeed in this role, ideally you''ll have5 + yearsdemonstrated supervisory and leadership experiencepreferably experience working across a full-service finance function (i.e. payroll, accounts payable and receivable)degree qualification with completion of CPA / CAability to liaise with a multitude of stakeholdersexcellent accuracy with processing high volume enquiresstrong time management, attention to detail, and organisational skillsadvanced Excel skills, including in Microsoft OfficeWhat we offerUnrivalled career pathways:Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement. Our 180-day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.Location:Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities.Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.Prestige:Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.How to applyTo apply, please submit your CV via the ''Apply'' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.HWL Ebsworth strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we''d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr