Accountant

Corporate Carbon; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading carbon project developer in Sydney is seeking an experienced Accountant to oversee financial accounts and reporting. You will manage financial transactions, ensure compliance, and support decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with Xero and possess strong collaboration and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary package and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Bonus leave days

On-site gym

Significant on-the-job training

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in an accounts or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in financial and budgetary processes and systems.
• Advanced level experience using Xero and Ms Office 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile financial transactions, accounts, and journal entries.
• Deliver month-end close, financial statements, and variance analysis.
• Support tax compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide insights for decision-making.
• Liaise with auditors and service providers for compliance.
• Contribute to operational and strategic finance.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Technology adoption

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Finance

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

About Corporate Carbon

Corporate Carbon, incorporating the Corporate Carbon Group of Companies, is one of Australia’s largest multi-sector carbon project developers. We create new solutions for carbon market participation from carbon abatement activities, ensuring emissions reductions and co-benefits for the environment, individuals, and businesses.

Our vision is: Sustainable planet. Better future. Our purpose is to accelerate global transformation and transition to a decarbonised economy. We demonstrate leadership in carbon project development, leveraging technology, innovation, and navigating complexities – through multiple methodologies in multiple sectors.

We value respect, leadership, excellence, collaboration, and flexibility. We are a highly innovative company, experiencing strong growth, and have built a strong reputation as thought leaders in the climate sector.

Corporate Carbon offers a modern workplace experience: our Sydney CBD offices feature excellent facilities, including an on-site gym. At the same time, we are committed to a true and dedicated approach to hybrid and remote working, with a focus on outcomes rather than time in the office. Our culture is agile and supportive, with perks including bonus leave days and other benefits that recognise the importance of work–life balance.

The role

As Accountant, you will help oversee the management of Corporate Carbon’s financial accounts and reporting across multiple entities. This role will see you:

• Prepare and reconcile financial transactions, accounts, and journal entries.
• Deliver month-end close, financial statements, and variance analysis.
• Support tax compliance and regulatory reporting, including BAS, payroll tax, and FBT.
• Partner with business stakeholders to provide insights that support decision-making and budgeting.
• Contribute to process improvement, technology adoption, and reporting frameworks to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Liaise with auditors, accountants, and other service providers to ensure compliance and high-quality financial outcomes.
• This is a hands-on role with scope to expand your influence as the company grows, giving you the opportunity to contribute to both operational and strategic finance.
• You will be provided with the opportunity to contribute to meeting Australia’s climate change targets and solving one of the most important problems of our time. Your work environment will be agile, engaging, and flexible. You will receive a competitive salary package and significant on-the-job training and professional development.

About you

Relationships – Operates as a supportive and collaborative team member, supports others in challenging situations, shares and seeks information.

Communication - Ensures company resources are used wisely and looks for ways to promote efficiency.

Plan, prioritise and manage work - Understands how individual work contributes to team and business outcomes, plans and coordinates work, re-prioritises and adjusts work plans when necessary.

Deliver results - Completes work to the agreed standard and timeframes, identifies resources or support required, and takes responsibility for delivering on required outcomes, reports on progress.

Solve problems and make decisions - Identifies potential challenges and issues. Seeks out information and input from others to complete work or solve problems, suggests improvements and makes recommendations, seeks to understand decision making authority.

Technology, systems, and processes - Appreciates the need for systems and processes and suggests improvements. Embraces new technology.

Regulation, compliance and risk - Applies regulatory and compliance requirements to day-to-day work.

Client service - Creates a culture where client service is central and where strategy, systems, and processes enable quality and efficient delivery.

Knowledge and experience

Minimum of three years' experience in an accounts or similar role.

Demonstrated experience in financial and budgetary processes and systems.

Advanced level experience using Xero.

Advanced level Ms Office 365 applications including MS excel.

Tertiary qualifications in Finance

More information and how to apply

You can find out more by reading our overview of what it’s like to work for Corporate Carbon and review the Job Description by visiting: https://www.corporatecarbon.com.au/working-with-us

If you meet the criteria and think Corporate Carbon could be the right place for you, email us your resume and application at [emailprotected] or apply via Seek.

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