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Assistant Financial Accountant


Company : Shine Lawyers


Location : Brisbane, Queensland


Created : 2025-08-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Assistant Financial Accountant role at Shine Lawyers1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Assistant Financial Accountant role at Shine LawyersGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Structured career pathway to becoming a Financial AccountantWork for an ASX-listed business with a great reputationEstablished, supportive team culture built by a long-standing team membersStructured career pathway to becoming a Financial AccountantWork for an ASX-listed business with a great reputationEstablished, supportive team culture built by a long-standing team membersA place for you. It means more here. We bring true purpose, authentic people and a proven path. You bring you.The OpportunityAs a full-time, permanent Assistant Financial Accountant, youll support our progressive and authentic firm as we champion whats right. Reporting to the Finance Manager, and based from our Brisbane CBD head office, youll be a key contributor to monthly and annual financial reporting, by preparing end-of-month entries, daily accounting tasks, and key account reconciliations for Shine Lawyers and its brands.This is an ideal role for an enthusiastic, proactive individual who is currently studying or hoping to study their CA or CPA, as we have many experienced qualified accountants in this business who would love to help you learn and grow.Heres how youll help us stay ahead of the pack:Performing daily bank reconciliations of Shine Australian, New Zealand and US entities.Supporting monthly and annual financial reporting and assist with external audits.Preparing and lodging BAS, GST, and FBT returns, including liaising with tax authorities, external auditors, and advisors.Managing month end tasks, including but not limited to cash flow, and integration for NZ and US entities.Driving accounting process improvements and maintain updated documentation.Handling banking administration, maintaining signatory records, and supporting finance queries.Identifying and implementing process improvements across all accounting function, including updating process notes as required.What youll bringTo thrive in this role, you will:Have completed your business degree (or equivalent)Have commenced or prepared to commence CA/CPA qualification desirableDemonstrated experience in a similar role (e.g. finance assistant, accounting officer, etc.)Strong stakeholder management skillsExposure to working within an ASX-listed environment or a large multinational subsidiary is highly advantageous but not essential for successExposure to working in a professional services firm desirableExperience working with foreign exchange is advantageous but not essential for successAuditing experience is advantageous but not essential for successStrong MS Excel skillsDeadline driven with a strong attention to detailAbility to work autonomously, and strong willingness to learnShine Lawyers: A place for you. It means more here.At Shine, purpose really matters.Its our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.Its the communities we are part of and support every day.Its our team, who champion whats right and make this place what it is.Were an ASX-listed organisation, and we''ve been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for more than 45 years. Weve achieved a lot but youll find no airs and graces here. Were humble yet relentless. We dont pretend to be anything other than ourselves. And together, weve created a place for you to thrive.Here are some of the things we hope youll love about working with us:Connect and be you: Get the flexibility and benefits you need, and work alongside truly authentic people who care so much - about the clients, Shine and you.Challenge and be challenged: Were not here for easy. We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact. Question and challenge - thats how we grow.Achieve and grow: Start your Shine journey with our in-house learning programs, where youll find immediate connection and be set up for success. You will be provided real opportunities to step up and grow - within your role and beyond.Visit to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.Excited to join us and stand up to injustice? Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team no matter the outcome.We are committed to making Shine Lawyers a place for you by encouraging and supporting our people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, and as a result, we know youll put your best self forward while righting wrong for our clients. Were passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences with age, disability, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, to name a few, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. 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