Practice Manager

at Hays
Published April 13, 2026
Location Gold Coast, Australia
Category Legal  
Job Type Internship  

Description

A well‑established, multi‑office professional services firm is seeking an experienced Practice Manager
Your New Role

Reporting to senior leadership, you will take ownership of month ‑ end reporting, cashflow forecasting, and key finance cycles. You will oversee a capable accounts team who manage day ‑ to ‑ day processing, allowing you to remain focused on analysis, accuracy, and forward planning.

This is a hands ‑ on, influential role where your insights will shape operational and strategic decisions across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver monthly management reporting packs including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and performance insights
Maintain a cashflow forecast, and support annual budgeting and major expenditure planning
Lead, coordinate and mentor the accounts team to ensure processing accuracy and timely completion of obligations
Oversee BAS, payroll tax (QLD/NSW/VIC), superannuation, payroll and contractor payments
Review WIP, disbursements and debtors, ensuring effective billing and recovery processes
Support multi ‑ entity reporting, including property ‑ related entities
Manage annual requirements including STP finalisation, payroll tax reconciliation, WorkCover/iCare, ASIC compliance and trust audit coordination
Maintain robust checklists, controls and reporting standards within Xero and internal systems
What You’ll Bring

Strong, hands ‑ on accounting/finance experience (professional services experience highly regarded)
Commercial mindset with the ability to interpret numbers, identify issues early and recommend practical solutions
Confident communicator able to explain financial insights to non ‑ finance stakeholders
High proficiency in Xero and exceptional attention to detail
Proactive, organised and comfortable working with autonomy
Why You’ll Want This Role

Lead a competent accounts team and focus on meaningful financial management
Direct access to decision-makers with your recommendations actioned
Autonomy across reporting, forecasting and compliance
Exposure to multiple entities for added variety
Supportive, collaborative culture within a growing organisation.