Accountant

RPMGlobal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Subsidised fitness classes

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. You will help maintain the integrity of our financial data and general ledger, focusing on capital projects and work-in-progress accounts, while supporting financial reporting, reconciliations and system administration.

Be part of a iconic tourism destination with a collaborative team and opportunities to broaden your accounting experience in a busy,

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification in progress preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and high computer literacy.
• Excellent communication and administration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain capital work-in-progress accounts aligned with approved capital projects.
• Support project managers with queries and administer capital and WIP accounts.
• Ensure accurate recording and management of capital expenditure transactions.
• Collaborate with department and project managers to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare reconciliations for selected general ledger accounts and process journals.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes and system administration.
• Support Systems Accountant with financial system administration and liaise with IT and stakeholders.
• Support external audit requirements and liaise with auditors as required.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Professional attitude

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

CPA or CA in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.