Financial Accountant

Appreciating Recruitment Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home flexibility

Job summary

Appreciating Recruitment Group partners with a well-established international organisation to recruit a technically strong Financial Accountant in Sydney. This hands-on role offers exposure across financial accounting, statutory reporting and process improvement, with ownership of key accounting functions and collaboration with internal stakeholders and offshore shared services.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will coordinate general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• 3+ years in Financial Accounting.
• Strong GL and month-end experience.
• Payroll oversight exposure.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• ERP system experience; Elite preferred.
• Foreign currency accounting (USD/AUD).
• Experience with offshore shared services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate general ledger activities, including journals, accruals, fixed assets, leases and prepayments.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations across accruals and cash.
• Manage monthly statutory reporting requirements, including BAS and GST.
• Coordinate annual FBT returns and support the external audit process.
• Assist with annual budgeting and income tax return preparation.
• Oversee payroll processes, including payroll tax, journals and reconciliations.
• Respond to internal and external stakeholder queries and prepare ad hoc financial reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and operational efficiency.
• Provide cross-functional support across accounts payable, banking and trust accounting when required.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Stakeholder comms

Excel

Payroll oversight

Education

Bachelor qualifications in Accounting or Finance

CA or CPA

Tools

ERP systems (Elite)

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join a well-established, international organisation with a collaborative team environment.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure across financial accounting, statutory reporting and process improvement. You'll take ownership of key accounting functions while partnering with internal stakeholders and supporting the broader finance team.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating general ledger activities, overseeing key reporting requirements and ensuring the accuracy of financial processes.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, support team development and work closely with an offshore shared services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate general ledger activities, including journals, accruals, fixed assets, leases and prepayments.


• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations across accruals and cash.


• Manage monthly statutory reporting requirements, including BAS and GST.


• Coordinate annual FBT returns and support the external audit process.


• Assist with annual budgeting and income tax return preparation.


• Oversee payroll processes, including payroll tax, journals and reconciliations.


• Respond to internal and external stakeholder queries and prepare ad hoc financial reports.


• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and operational efficiency.


• Provide cross-functional support across accounts payable, banking and trust accounting when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance.


• CA or CPA qualification.


• At least 3 years' experience in a Financial Accounting position.


• Strong general ledger, month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience.


• Exposure to payroll oversight and payroll tax.


• Intermediate Excel skills.


• Experience with an ERP system; Elite experience would be advantageous.


• Exposure to foreign currency accounting (USD and AUD) will be highly regarded.


• Experience working with offshore shared services teams is advantageous.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.


• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of $90,000 - $100,000 + Super.


• Sydney CBD location with work from home flexibility.


• Opportunity to join an established international organisation.


• Broad exposure across financial accounting, payroll and statutory reporting.


• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to mentor and support junior team members.


• Scope to contribute to process improvements and enhance finance operations.