Accounting Support for Australian Law Firms

With over 14 years of experience working with legal practices across Australia, Team SBA understands that law firm accounting is not the same as general business bookkeeping.

From trust accounting compliance to matter-based billing and complex billing cycles, legal finance functions require precision, confidentiality, and strict regulatory alignment.

We work as an extension of your accounts team—whether you are a sole practitioner, boutique firm, or multi-partner practice—helping you stay compliant, efficient, and focused on client work.

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Specialised Law Firm Accounting Support

Trust Accounting Support
Trust receipts, payments, and transfers
Trust account reconciliations (daily, monthly, year-end)
Controlled money and trust reporting
Compliance with Legal Practice Board requirements

Matter-Based Billing & Legal Invoicing

Draft and final bill preparation
Pre-bill (WIP) reporting and adjustments
Disbursement tracking and allocation
Integration with practice management systems

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Supplier invoice processing and payments
Debtor management and follow-ups
Remittance advice and reconciliation

Payroll & Staff Cost Management

Payroll processing and PAYG tracking
Superannuation calculations and reporting
Leave and entitlement tracking

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Month-End & Financial Reporting

Bank and trust reconciliations
Ledger reviews and adjustments
Monthly reporting packs for partners

Audit & Compliance Support

Trust audit preparation
Workpapers and supporting documentation
Assistance during external audits

Legal Practice Management Systems

Our team is familiar with all major law firm practice management systems in which dictations are uploaded – these include LEAP, Smokeball, Action Step, Affinity, Clio, Practice Evolve, Nebu Law, Xero, MYOB and more.

How the service works

For Sole Practitioners & Small Firms

End-to-end accounting support from trust accounting to reporting, so you can focus on fee earning work.

For Established Firms

Structured offshore support for ongoing processes, reducing pressure on internal teams.

For Growing Firms

Additional capacity during peak periods (EOFY, billing cycles, audits).

Why Law Firms Choose SBA

Deep understanding of legal accounting and compliance requirements
Experience supporting Australian firms since 2012
Strong focus on confidentiality and ethical handling of financial data
Dual-shore model (Melbourne + India) for faster turnaround
Flexible support — from ad hoc tasks to fully managed functions

Compliance Note

If your firm is spending too much time on billing, reconciliations, or trust accounting compliance, it may be time to rethink your resourcing model.

Speak with Team SBA to explore how we can support your firm’s accounting function.

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Get in touch to explore how SBA’s outsourcing solutions can complement your in-house team and expand your client service delivery options through flexible resourcing.

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+61 3 9863 8122
Ground Floor, 80 Dorcas Street; Southbank, Victoria 3006