Accountant

PUNJANI & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD; The Hills Shire Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

PUNJANI & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD – Norwest NSW is seeking an Accountant for a permanent, full-time, on-site role in Norwest. The role offers AU$80,000–AU$82,000 per year plus superannuation and a 38-hour work week, Monday to Friday.

You will prepare and review management reports, budgets, forecasts and financial statements, and provide insights to support decision-making for a multi-client practice. Collaboration with business owners and staff to improve reporting and controls is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills including financial statements and accruals.
• Advanced analytical skills for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP software and Excel or equivalent data tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement, with clear financial explanation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review management reports, budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
• Manage month-end processes, accruals, journal entries and variance analysis.
• Provide insights to support decision-making for multiple clients.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to refining internal reporting frameworks.

Job description

PUNJANI & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD – Norwest NSW

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Pay: AU$80,000.00-AU$82,000.00 per year The Accountant role is a full-time, on-site role based in Norwest, NSW. The position offers a salary range of $80,000-$82,000 +superannuation.

The role is 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This position is responsible for preparing and reviewing management reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial statements, and providing insights to support decision-making for a wide range of clients. Day-to-day tasks include managing month-end processes, overseeing accruals and journal entries, performing variance and trend analysis, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and policies.

The role involves collaborating closely with business owners and internal team members to interpret financial results, develop performance metrics, and recommend improvements to processes and controls. The Accountant will also contribute to refining internal reporting frameworks, mentoring junior staff, and supporting continuous enhancement of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills, including experience with Financial Statements and Accruals.
• Solid foundation in Finance and Accounting, with the ability to apply principles in a management accounting context.
• Advanced Analytical Skills for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP software, as well as Excel or other data analysis tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, CA) is highly desirable.
• Experience in management accounting or similar roles, preferably within public practice or a multi-client environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a boutique firm setting. Work Location: In person