Accountant — Financial Reporting & Budgeting

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home (up to twodays

Free secure on-site parking

Fitness Passport – discounted access

Telus Health EAP

Office Lunch Club

Job summary

Busways, a reliable NSW transport operator, is seeking a hands-on Financial Accountant to support CFO-driven reporting and controls. The role covers month-end, statutory compliance, and cashflow oversight in a dynamic international business with Australian operations.

You will deliver timely financial reporting, maintain accounts integrity, and assist with payroll governance and group consolidations while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualifications required with 5+ years of financial accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills and month-end close expertise.
• Knowledge of Australian statutory reporting and tax obligations.
• Experience with payroll providers and payroll-related accounting.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end accounting including journals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Produce month-end reporting including group reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and investigate variances.
• Prepare BAS, FBT, payroll tax and payroll-related schedules.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and cashflow monitoring.

Skills

CA/CPA qualifications

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Intercompany accounting

Payroll governance

Education

CA or CPA qualification

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Job Description

• Broad remit reporting to the CFO
• Parramatta area | ASAP start temp role with a view to permanent | Circa $120k + Super, depending on experience
• International business with global engineering and manufacturing capability

• Broad remit reporting to the CFO
• Parramatta area | ASAP start temp role with a view to permanent | Circa $120k + Super, depending on experience
• International business with global engineering and manufacturing capability

Our client, an established international business with Australian operations, is seeking a hands‑on Financial Accountant with strong financial reporting and control experience.
Working closely with the CFO, you will deliver timely reporting, maintain the integrity of the accounts, and support the business’s compliance obligations. The role also provides exposure to cash flow, payroll governance and oversight of the payables and receivables functions.

The Role

• Take ownership of month‑end accounting, including journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Month end reporting including quarterly and annual group reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy, investigate variances and resolve reconciling items.
• Prepare ATO and compliance requirements, including BAS, FBT, payroll tax and income tax supporting schedules.
• Oversee the payroll function and payroll‑related accounting and compliance across PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax and STP.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance to finance support staff and oversee the accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital, providing visibility over outstanding balances and inventory‑related financial impacts.
• Improve reporting processes, accounting procedures and internal controls.

What you’ll bring

• CA or CPA qualifications with minimum 5 years financial accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience delivering month‑end close and financial reporting.
• A sound understanding of Australian statutory reporting and tax obligations.
• Confidence working with payroll providers and reviewing payroll‑related accounting and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a practical approach to resolving issues.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both finance and operational colleagues.
• Experience within an international or group‑reporting environment would be advantageous.

What We Offer You

• Flexible work – up to two working from home days + flexible start/finish times
• A supportive team culture with regular lunches and social events
• Employee Referral Program – generous cash bonuses
• Modern offices with communal kitchen, outdoor space, fresh fruit & quality coffee
• Free secure on‑site parking
• Free staff shuttle from Central Coast & Blacktown
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to multiple fitness facilities
• Confidential support via Telus Health’s Employee Assistance Program
• Office Lunch Club – quality discounted meals made easy

Who We Are

For over 80 years, Busways has proudly delivered reliable, safe, and high‑quality bus services across NSW and South Australia. With a team of 2,800+ people, we’re committed to ensuring every journey is a positive experience, transporting over 53 million passengers annually.

What responsibilities will you be asked to do as a financial accountant

• Manage and reconcile cashbooks for assigned legal entities, ensuring transactions are accurate, timely and appropriately supported.
• Coordinate manual payment requests and investigate and resolve cashbook discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Perform monthly pre‑close and post‑close financial reviews, including investigation of variances and preparation of financial commentary.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and financial reports, including expense reports for senior stakeholders, ensuring discrepancies and outstanding items are appropriately followed up.
• Manage assigned invoicing processes and debtor collection, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve invoicing, account reconciliation and outstanding balance queries.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions and employee expense claims on a weekly basis.
• Complete assigned month‑end accounting processes, including bank and depot cash reconciliations, journal preparation, accruals, prepayments, and other financial adjustments.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly BAS returns, perform weekly excise duty calculations and lodgements, and prepare monthly FBT accrual journals.
• Support the Manager and Senior Accountants with day‑to‑day accounting matters, financial analysis, process improvements and ad hoc requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

We’re looking for a Financial Accountant. You have the chance to make a key difference in the community by ensuring safe and reliable transport services every day.

What You’ll Bring

• Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have valid, unrestricted working rights.
• Degree, Diploma or other tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in a commercial or corporate finance environment.
• Practical experience supporting or completing month‑end close activities, including reconciliations and preparation of accounting journals, with the ability and willingness to develop broader financial accounting skills.
• Studying towards CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify appropriate solutions.
• High level of computer competence, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to work effectively with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing deadlines and deliver quality outcomes within required timeframes.
• Strong work ethic and a results‑oriented attitude with a commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that will allow you to build professional relationships across a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities and recognise when matters require escalation.

What We Offer You (Busways)

• Flexible work – up to two working from home days + flexible start/finish times
• A supportive team culture with regular lunches and social events
• Employee Referral Program – generous cash bonuses
• Modern offices with communal kitchen, outdoor space, fresh fruit & quality coffee
• Free secure on‑site parking
• Free staff shuttle from Central Coast & Blacktown
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to multiple fitness facilities
• Confidential support via Telus Health’s Employee Assistance Program
• Office Lunch Club – quality discounted meals made easy

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We provide an inclusive work environment that values each employee’s contribution. We are committed to ensuring a safe and equitable workplace.

Other roles may be listed separately, but the core requirements and benefits for the Financial Accountant position are as stated above.