Accountant

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Core Talent Pty Ltd in Sydney, NSW is seeking an Accountant to support financial accounting, management reporting and month-end functions. You will work closely with the Group CFO and operations teams to ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting.

The role involves preparing journals, reconciliations, monthly P&L and balance sheet analyses, and contributing to budgeting, forecasting and external audit needs. Strong Excel and accounting systems skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification or progress toward a recognised qualification is desirable.
• Relevant experience in financial accounting, management accounting or financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end accounting, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly financial close and preparation of management accounts.
• Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments and reclassifications.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
• Review general ledger accounts to ensure transactions are complete, accurate and appropriately classified.
• Assist with preparation of monthly profit and loss and balance sheet reporting.
• Maintain supporting accounting schedules and month-end working papers.
• Prepare and analyse weekly and monthly financial and margin reports.
• Review actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts and investigate material variances.
• Analyse revenue, gross profit, operating expenditure and divisional financial performance.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Provide financial analysis to the Group CFO and operational management to support business decision-making.
• Assist with year-end financial reporting and external audit requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related discipline

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Company

Core Talent Pty Ltd

Department

Finance

Reports To

Group Chief Financial Officer

Location

Sydney, NSW

Employment Type

Full-time

Position Purpose

The Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial accounting, management reporting and month-end functions of Core Talent Pty Ltd.

Reporting to the Group CFO, the role assists with maintaining accurate financial records, preparing management information, analysing financial performance and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet.

The Accountant works closely with the broader finance and operational teams to provide accurate and timely financial information to support management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Month-End

• Assist with the monthly financial close and preparation of management accounts.
• Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments and reclassifications.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
• Review general ledger accounts to ensure transactions are complete, accurate and appropriately classified.
• Assist with preparation of monthly profit and loss and balance sheet reporting.
• Maintain supporting accounting schedules and month-end working papers.

Management Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyse weekly and monthly financial and margin reports.
• Review actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts and investigate material variances.
• Analyse revenue, gross profit, operating expenditure and divisional financial performance.
• Assist with preparation of financial information and commentary for management reporting.
• Provide financial analysis to the Group CFO and operational management to support business decision-making.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.

Reconciliations & Financial Controls

• Perform bank, corporate credit card and general ledger reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies between accounting, payroll and operational systems.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Review financial information to ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and financial reporting.

Payroll, Revenue & Statutory Reporting

• Review payroll-related financial information and assist with payroll reconciliations and accounting entries.
• Review revenue and client invoicing information to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Assist with preparation of BAS, payroll tax and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with year-end financial reporting and external audit requirements.
• Prepare supporting schedules and financial information for external accountants, auditors and advisers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification or progress toward a recognised qualification is desirable.
• Relevant experience in financial accounting, management accounting or financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end accounting, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.Experience preparing and analysing financial and management reports.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting systems skills.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial and analytical capability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse financial information and investigate variances.
• Strong understanding of month-end and financial reporting processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and reporting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with finance and operational stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and implement improvements to accounting and reporting processes.