Financial Accountant

Seven West Media; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym access

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discounts

Job summary

Seven West Media is seeking an Accountant on a 9-month fixed-term parental leave contract. You will handle monthly reporting, journals, accruals, fixed asset records, inventory accounting, cost allocations and balance sheet reconciliations, while supporting audits and tax compliance.

You will partner with IT, HR, Production, Digital, Circulation and Events, bringing analytical rigor and proactive collaboration to a dynamic media environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree and/or working towards CA/CPA completion.
• Experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with strong time management.
• Able to manage competing deadlines and articulate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reporting and analysis.
• Journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Inventory accounting and cost allocations.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and reports.
• Support audits, group reporting and compliance.
• Tax compliance including FBT and tax schedules.
• Payment times reporting and business partnering with departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Accounting degree and/or CA/CPA in progress

Job description

Join a Finance team that sits at the heart of one of Australia's leading media companies.As our next Accountant on a 9-month fixed-term parental leave contract, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful business initiatives, collaborate with experienced professionals, and build valuable experience in a dynamic and innovative environment that supports your growth and success.About the role:As an Accountant you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including:Monthly reporting and analysis.Journals, accruals and prepayments.Maintaining the fixed asset register.Inventory accounting.Cost allocations and balance sheet reconciliations.Supporting audits, group reporting and compliance requirements.Tax compliance including FBT schedules, income tax schedules for tax‑effect accounting.Payment times reporting.Business partnering with departments including IT, HR, Production, Digital, Circulation and Events.About you:Ideally, you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a genuine passion for accounting and problem-solving. You will bring a proactive mindset, strong analytical skills and commitment to accuracy along with the following attributes:Accounting degree and/or working towards CA/CPA completion.Experience in a finance or accounting role.Strong attention to detail and great time management.Able to manage competing deadlines.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Flexible, proactive and team‑focused.Ability to partner with leaders across the business and maintain good relationships.About the benefits:Complimentary access to our onsite gym.Free onsite parking and EV charging facilities.Health and wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programs.Access to exclusive employee discounts and perks.A collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn and grow.About us:Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.SXL owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to a team that's shaping the future of Australian media. Apply now.Please note, only applicants with valid Australian work rights will be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. #TheWestAustralian