4-Month Contract Financial Accountant — SAP & Close Expert

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a Financial Accountant for an initial 4-month contract with potential extension. The role covers day-to-day accounting across Australia and New Zealand, including month-end close and intercompany processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong month-end and reconciliation skills, and hands-on SAP experience. Immediate availability or short notice is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience and a strong all‑round accountant with solid month-end, reconciliations and reporting experience.
• Hands-on SAP experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing month-end reporting and close
• Preparing journals, accruals and prepayments
• Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting financial analysis and cost monitoring
• Preparing BAS, IAS and FBT
• Supporting year-end and audit requirements
• Managing intercompany reconciliations and transactions
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Maintaining financial systems and reporting tools
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes

Skills

Month-end reporting

Reconciliations

SAP

Financial analysis

Intercompany transactions

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lawson Elliott Recruitment in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a Financial Accountant for an initial 4-month contract with potential extension. The role covers day-to-day accounting across Australia and New Zealand, including month-end close and intercompany processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong month-end and reconciliation skills, and hands-on SAP experience. Immediate availability or short notice is preferred.