Finance Executive

About Bethel Chambers

Bethel Chambers LLC is a Singapore law firm spanning corporate, dispute resolution, family law, and estate matters — wills, mental capacity, probate, and cross-border succession. Every lawyer is a specialist in their field, working together so the advice our clients receive is always complete.

We act for families, individuals, and businesses across borders. Our work is handled with rigour and genuine care for the person the law is meant to serve — and we are building a team that holds the same standard.

The Role

You will take full ownership of Bethel Chambers' finance function — the complete cycle from bookkeeping through to statutory reporting — working directly with the Managing Director rather than through an intermediary. This is a hands-on, all-in role suited to someone who wants to own a finance function outright, not administer a slice of one.

What You'll Do

• Full set of accounts — prepare journal entries, accruals and adjustments, and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, the general ledger, bank reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close, across the firm's operating accounts.
• Multiple account structures — maintain and reconcile the firm's various accounts — including office accounts and client accounts — with the accuracy and segregation that client-money handling in a law practice requires.
• Statutory and regulatory filings — prepare and submit GST returns, process CPF submissions, support ECI and corporate income tax filings, and handle annual IR8A submissions for staff.
• Management reporting — prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and cash-flow reporting for the Managing Director.
• Banking and cash flow — manage the firm's banking relationships and day-to-day cash position, and handle payment vouchers and inter-account transfers.
• Fixed assets — maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation schedules.
• Staff claims — process staff expense claims in line with firm policy.
• Invoicing and collections — manage client invoicing, follow up on collections, and process payments and disbursements.
• External liaison — act as the firm's primary point of contact with auditors, the corporate secretary, and (where retained) external tax advisers.
• Records and audit-readiness — maintain accurate, well-documented financial records — including reconciliations and audit schedules — that stand up to audit and statutory scrutiny at any time.
• General administration — support day-to-day office administration as needed, including finance-related correspondence and vendor management.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director from time to time.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma or degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline, with 3–5 years' experience in accounting or bookkeeping, ideally within an SME or professional services environment.
• Proven ability to run a full set of accounts independently, without day-to-day oversight.
• Working knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and Singapore statutory requirements — GST, CPF, and corporate tax filing obligations.
• Proficient in standard accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, or equivalent), with strong MS Excel skills.
• Experience with Clio or similar legal practice management software, and tech-savvy more broadly — comfortable picking up new systems and tools with minimal handholding.
• Meticulous, analytical, and comfortable being the single point of accountability for the firm's finances, including under reporting-deadline pressure.
• Advantageous: prior experience in a law firm or other professional services setting, particularly with client account handling.

Why Join Us