Practice Manager
A well-established legal practice is seeking a Part-Time Practice Manager (16–20 hours per week) to support their continued growth. With a focus on collaboration, efficiency, and innovation, this role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. The Practice Manager will oversee key operations, including financial management, HR administration, and office coordination, within a professional services environment.
As the Practice Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our operations. From financial management and HR administration to office coordination, this position offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable/receivable, payroll for internal consultants, bank reconciliations, credit card transactions, and debtor management using Xero & LEAP software.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, assist with budgeting, and oversee cash flow management.
- Ensure compliance by managing professional insurances, renewals, subscriptions, and memberships.
- Handle HR administration tasks such as onboarding new employees and tracking leave records.
- Oversee daily office operations including IT coordination, supplies management, vendor contracts, and general upkeep.
- Build strong relationships with team members, clients, suppliers, and service providers.
- Implement efficient administrative systems and processes to streamline operations.
- Coordinate office functions/events and negotiate pricing for services like IT support, building maintenance, cleaning services, couriers, etc.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking someone who brings professionalism, initiative, and a solutions-focused mindset to the table. Ideally, you’ll have:
- Proven experience as a Practice Manager, Bookkeeper, or similar all-rounder role within a legal or professional services environment (e.g., architecture/accounting).
- Proficiency in legal practice management software (LEAP) and accounting tools (Xero).
- A solid understanding of compliance requirements within professional services industries.
- Exceptional organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and time management.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible part-time hours: Work 4 days per week (4 hours per day), giving you work-life balance without compromising on career growth.
- A leadership role where your contributions will directly shape the success of the firm.
- A supportive team environment that values your expertise and ideas.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Eirini Vrodos on 08 8216 3531 for a confidential discussion.
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Secretarial & Business Support
Focus: Office Manager
Industry: Legal
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Adelaide CBD
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 0SOWR4-B809C65A
Date posted: 7 January 2026
Consultant: Eirini Vrodos
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