Financial Accountant

Beyond Electrical Engineering; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Electrical Engineering (BEE) is seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant to join our rapidly growing consultancy in Warabrook, NSW. You will ensure accurate month-end close, compliance, and insightful financial reporting for operations.

Reporting to the Business Services Manager, you will work with external accountants, manage payroll processes, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial process improvements across the company.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Six or more years of Financial Accountant experience, including experience in professional services.
• Budgeting, forecasting and management reporting skills, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with payroll systems, salary and superannuation processes, payroll tax and workers' compensation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and analyse month-end and year-end financial statements, process general ledger entries, manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, and complete intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and annual payroll tax returns and coordinate insurance and workers' compensation renewals.
• Prepare BAS and other regulatory reports, and work with external accountants on annual statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Assist with internal audits, support external audit, taxation and regulatory compliance, and monitor internal controls to strengthen governance and risk management.
• Prepare monthly and annual cashflow forecasts, monitor cash flow and assist with preparation of the annual budget.
• Assist the Business Services Manager with financial reporting and provide ad hoc financial and administrative support to the Operations team.
• Prepare KPI reports, maintain financial spreadsheets or databases, and support the CFO in maintaining and improving financial reporting models and processes.
• Maintain the asset register, administer novated leases and coordinate Toyota fleet purchases and administration.

Skills

Month-end close

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Payroll systems

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Join a rapidly growing engineering consultancy contributing to Australia's energy transition.

Beyond Electrical Engineering (BEE) is one of Australia's leading specialist electrical engineering and automation consultancies, delivering complex projects across Australia and internationally.

Why Join BEE?

This role combines hands‑on financial accounting with the opportunity to work closely with Operations and contribute to improvements in reporting and financial processes.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Join a high‑growth engineering consultancy at an exciting stage of its evolution.

Have genuine influence across the business, provide the finance lens to operations.

Deliver full month‑end close, reporting and cashflow forecasting for the business.

Work within a collaborative, values‑driven culture where technical excellence, trust, accountability and practical problem‑solving are highly valued.

If you enjoy being central to the financial reporting of a business and creating lasting value, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Business Services Manager, you'll take responsibility for accurate, timely financial accounting and reporting, working with external accountants at year end.

Working with Operations and the CFO, you'll help maintain reliable financial records and turn financial information into practical insight for the business.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, review and analyse month‑end and year‑end financial statements, process general ledger entries, manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, and complete intercompany reconciliations.

Prepare monthly and annual payroll tax returns and coordinate insurance and workers' compensation renewals.

Prepare BAS and other regulatory reports, and work with external accountants on annual statutory accounts and tax returns.

Assist with internal audits, support external audit, taxation and regulatory compliance, and monitor internal controls to strengthen governance and risk management.

Prepare monthly and annual cashflow forecasts, monitor cash flow and assist with preparation of the annual budget.

Assist the Business Services Manager with financial reporting and provide ad hoc financial and administrative support to the Operations team.

Prepare KPI reports, maintain financial spreadsheets or databases, and support the CFO in maintaining and improving financial reporting models and processes.

Maintain the asset register, administer novated leases and coordinate Toyota fleet purchases and administration.

Help operational colleagues understand financial reports and resolve financial enquiries through clear communication and collaboration.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a collaborative Financial Accountant who meets month‑end close deadlines, communicates clearly and helps colleagues understand and use financial information.

CA or CPA qualification.

Six or more years of Financial Accountant experience, including experience in professional services.

Budgeting, forecasting and management reporting skills, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Experience with payroll systems, salary and superannuation processes, payroll tax and workers' compensation.

A collaborative, pragmatic style with the ability to build relationships across the business.

Highly regarded:

Experience in public practice.

Experience as a Financial Accountant in a Corporate environment

Experience contributing to improvements in financial reporting, systems or processes.

Join Us

We are located in Warabrook, NSW with staff parking available.

BEE is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.