Financial Accountant

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lawson Elliott Recruitment in Brisbane seeks a commercially minded Finance Professional to fill a Financial Accountant role. You will own financial reporting, drive process improvements and partner with the business to deliver meaningful results.

The role covers month-end close, project accounting, compliance, and AP/AR oversight, with a focus on reducing manual effort and strengthening controls. CA/CPA or equivalent is preferred.

Formación

• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent with month-end deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with reporting tools.
• Ability to connect with the business and stakeholders to deliver accurate reports.

Responsabilidades

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes including consolidation and journals.
• Lead system transitions (Reckon to Xero) and redesign financial workpapers to reduce manual effort.
• Coordinate external audits across large, multi-entity organisations.
• Deliver accurate WIP reporting and provide insights for project management.
• Manage financial compliance reporting and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable and support cash flow management.

Conocimientos

Financial reporting

Systems & process

Audit coordination

Project accounting

Compliance reporting

AP & AR management

Educación

CA/CPA qualified

Herramientas

Reckon

Xero

Descripción del empleo

Are you a commercially minded finance professional seeking a financial accountant opportunity that will offer career development and growth? Then this could be the role for you, you will be rewarded for delivering outcomes and demonstrating initiative in this role. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys getting hands-on with financial reporting, improving systems and processes, and partnering with the business to deliver meaningful results. If you're someone who sees opportunities rather than obstacles, takes initiative and enjoys being part of a team that values continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll play a key role in the financial operations of the business, with responsibilities spanning financial reporting, project accounting, compliance and process improvement, including:

• Financial & Statutory Reporting: Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including consolidation and elimination journals, accruals, provisions, intercompany reconciliations, AASB 16 lease accounting, fixed assets and right-of-use (ROU) schedules.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes, strengthen controls and improve reporting efficiency. Experience leading system transitions, such as Reckon to Xero, and redesigning financial workpapers to reduce manual effort will be highly valued.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate external audits across large, multi-entity organisations, ensuring accurate supporting documentation, timely responses and a smooth audit process.
• Project Accounting & WIP Reporting: Deliver accurate work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, monitor project financial performance and provide insights that support effective project management and commercial decision-making.
• Compliance Reporting: Manage financial compliance requirements and reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to relevant obligations.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee AP and receivables processes, supporting effective cash flow management, timely payments, collections and robust financial controls.

Ideally you will be CA/CPA qualified or similar with a passion and drive for meeting month end deadlines and delivering accurate reports. Strong skills in using reporting tools and Excel will be pivotal to this role and the ability to connect with the wider business and stakeholders will support you to thrive in this role.