Finance Manager - Shaw Accounting Pty Ltd

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Manager with strong expertise in taxation, internal finance, and budgeting/forecasting. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Director. You will manage all internal accounting functions, ensure full compliance with ATO requirements, supervise finance staff, and lead strategic planning initiatives such as budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis using cloud-based tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee internal financial operations: payroll, superannuation, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations
• Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS, PAYG, and other ATO obligations for the firm
• Generate and analyze monthly reports: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
• Assist with internal tax returns and financial statement preparation
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes to support the firm’s financial planning
• Monitor working capital and firm-wide cash flow requirements
• Maintain and enhance accounting and operational systems, including:
  • Xero (accounting)
  • Karbon (workflow)
  • Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
  • WizeHub (business intelligence and performance tracking)
  • BGL Simple Fund 360 (SMSF compliance)
• Supervise junior team members including bookkeeping and admin staff
• Identify and implement process improvements to support efficiency and compliance
• Provide timely financial insights and reporting to the Director for strategic decisions