Careers

• Enjoy genuine autonomy and end-to-end systems access within our high performing Systems & Reporting national team 
• Flexible work arrangement, collaborative culture, generous leave policies

About us

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every State and Territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

This role offers the chance to work with mature, mission‑critical systems in a professional services environment, where depth of expertise, thoughtful problem‑solving and collaboration are genuinely valued.

Reporting to the National Finance Systems & Reporting Manager, you will work closely with Finance, IT and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, well‑governed system and reporting outcomes.

The Finance Systems and Report Specialist will be a key player in in supporting our firm wide practice management system. The Finance Systems team is comprised of 4 people responsible for support and maintenance of the practice management system, reporting and workflow system (Ivanti). In this role, you might see the following come across your desk:

• Provide day‑to‑day administration, support and troubleshooting for the Firm’s financial systems, primarily Aderant and associated integrations
• Act as the primary point of contact for finance system service requests and issue resolution
• Assist with system upgrades, maintenance and release planning, including vendor coordination and UAT
• Serve as a trusted liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Design, develop and maintain financial and operational reports using SSRS
• Build and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards, including:
• Strong data modelling
• Dataset, dataflow and semantic model management
• Workspace administration, row‑level security and app deployment
• Perform data analysis, cleansing and validation to support accurate decision‑making
• Write and optimise SQL queries and stored procedures
• Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions
• Identify system and process improvement opportunities and independently scope, implement and deliver enhancements
• Extend system functionality using APIs (optional), database development and integration tools
• Develop fit‑for‑purpose solutions using Power Apps and Power Automate to support data capture and workflow efficiency
• Customise Aderant screens, reports and inquiries using Expert and Ivanti (or Fresh Service) workflow tools
• Ensure high‑quality, well‑tested outputs with a focus on reliability and timely delivery
• Collaborate effectively with Finance, IT and business teams across the Firm

Ideally, you'll have

• Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting legal or professional services finance systems
• Hands‑on experience with Aderant or Elite 3E
• Strong SQL Server capability, including indexing, security and database maintenance
• Experience producing reports and responding to ad‑hoc analytical requests
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
• Proven ability to work independently on complex issues while collaborating effectively with others
• Experience with Power BI, Fabric, SSRS, Power Apps, Power Automate, Workflow applications, SSIS.
• Professional services or law firm environment experience a must.
• Calm, methodical problem solver with strong analytical judgement
• Clear and practical communicator, able to adapt messages for technical and non technical audiences
• Well organised, able to manage competing priorities without constant escalation

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE 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 or a confidential discussion.