Financial Accountant

Humero; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Humero Recruitment Partners are partnering with a well-recognised not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant for an initial 2-month contract based in Brisbane's western suburbs.

This hands-on role reports to the Financial Controller and covers month-end close, statutory reporting and transactional finance activities. A technically sound candidate who can hit the ground running is essential.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification or working towards.
• Experience in a Financial Accountant or similar hands-on role.
• Experience with month-end close and statutory reporting is preferred.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Available immediately or on short notice period.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and prepayments accurately and on time.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support month-end close processes and management reporting.
• Assist in preparation of statutory accounts and compliance returns.
• Provide hands-on transactional finance support to the broader team.

Skills

Financial accounting

Attention to detail

Education

CA/CPA qualified or working towards

Job description

Humero Recruitment Partners are partnering with a well-recognised not for profilt organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant for an initial 2-month contract based in Brisbane's western suburbs, with a strong view to permanency for the right candidate.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to step into a broad and varied accounting role within a purpose-driven organisation. You'll join a supportive finance team at an exciting time, with genuine flexibility and a real pathway to a permanent role for the right person.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of core financial accounting responsibilities across month-end close, statutory reporting, and transactional finance activities. This role requires someone technically sound who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and hitting the ground running from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and prepayments accurately and on time
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances
• Support month-end close processes and preparation of management reporting
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and compliance returns
• Provide hands‑on transactional finance support to the broader team as required

About You

• CA/CPA qualified or working towards
• Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or similar hands‑on accounting role
• Comfortable with transactional finance work alongside broader reporting responsibilities
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Available immediately or on a short notice period

What's on Offer

• Initial 2-month contract with a strong view to permanency
• Join a well-recognised NFPorganisation making a genuine impact
• Supportive finance team environment with strong leadership
• Real opportunity to grow and establish yourself within the organisation long-term

If you're an experienced Financial Accountant available immediately and looking for a contract role with a genuine pathway to permanency, we'd love to hear from you.