Accountant

Hamilton Island Enterprises; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Free on-site gym

Discounts on health & travel insurance

Family & Friends rates

Job summary

Hamilton Island is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our Sydney-based Financial Accounting team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in St Leonards. You will maintain capital projects and work-in-progress, support financial reporting, reconciliations and the general ledger.

This role offers exposure to systems administration and audit support across the business, with collaboration across Finance, IT and Real Estate.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Working towards a CPA or CA qualification.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong communication.
• Ability to manage deadlines and diverse workloads.

Responsibilities

• Maintain capital work-in-progress and capex accounts.
• Prepare reconciliations and journal entries; assist month-end closures.
• Support financial reporting and general ledger integrity.
• Assist with systems administration and audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting

Tools

General ledger software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

21d ago , from Hamilton Island Enterprises

ACCOUNTANT - St Leonards, Sydney (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Hamilton Island is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our Sydney-based Financial Accounting team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will help maintain the integrity of our financial data and general ledger, with a particular focus on capital projects and work-in-progress accounts. You will also support financial reporting, reconciliations, accounting processes and system administration across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your accounting experience while contributing to the financial operations of one of Australia’s most iconic tourism destinations.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Work-life balance - office-based Mon -Thurs with work-from-home Fridays
• Exclusive perks - free on-site gym, subsidised fitness classes, discounts on health & travel insurance and Family & Friends rates on Hamilton Island!
• Great location - close to St Leonards train station and the new Crows Nest Metro
• Be part of something iconic - work with one of Australia’s most recognised holiday destinations

Where you’ll make an impact

Capital Projects and Work in Progress

• Maintain capital work-in-progress accounts in line with approved capital projects.
• Support project managers with queries and the administration of capital and WIP accounts.
• Ensure capital expenditure transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately managed.
• Work closely with departmental and project managers to support accurate financial reporting.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare reconciliations for selected general ledger accounts as directed by the Finance Manager.
• Prepare and process journals as required.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Help maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data within the general ledger.
• Monitor and process transactions relating to trust accounts.

Systems, Compliance and Audit Support

• Assist the Systems Accountant with the administration of the financial system.
• Liaise with Finance, IT, Hamilton Island Real Estate and other internal stakeholders.
• Support external audit requirements and liaise with auditors as required.
• Assist with financial administration and reporting requirements across the business.

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will be a capable and enthusiastic accounting professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. You will be comfortable working with financial data, communicating with stakeholders and contributing within a diverse and collaborative team.

To be successful, you’ll need:

• A degree or diploma in Accounting or a related discipline
• To be working towards a CPA or CA qualification
• High computer literacy, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and administration skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work within a diverse team
• A friendly, enthusiastic and professional attitude

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.

Please include a cover letter with your application addressing how your skills and experience align with the core responsibilities of the role.

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