Financial Accountant

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IAIP in Sydney is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its finance team, reporting to the CFO, with broad exposure across financial accounting, payroll, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This hands-on role offers variety and genuine influence across the business, with responsibilities spanning month-end, asset registers, BAS, budgeting, audits, and intercompany activities, enabling close collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial accounting.
• Strong month-end and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems proficiency.
• Payroll processing and statutory compliance experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical capability.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end reporting and analysis.
• Investigate financial variances and provide commentary to management.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare and lodge BAS returns.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and year-end audit activities.
• Assist with tax returns and statutory reporting requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Analytical capability

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Permanent Opportunity based in South West Sydney Your new company

An established and growing Australian organisation is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this position offers broad exposure across financial accounting, payroll, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys working in a hands‑on role with variety and genuine influence across the business.

Your new role

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end reporting and analysis.
• Investigate financial variances and provide commentary to management.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare and lodge BAS returns.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and year-end audit activities.
• Assist with the preparation of tax returns and statutory reporting requirements.

Payroll & Compliance

• Coordinate end-to-end payroll activities and ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Manage payroll tax, superannuation and associated statutory obligations.
• Maintain payroll controls and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Provide payroll support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Assist with commission calculations and payment validation.

Business Support & Finance Operations

• Support credit card and expense management processes.
• Assist with debtor management and credit insurance activities.
• Manage PPSR registrations and related compliance requirements.
• Support banking and payment authorisation processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and finance transformation initiatives.
• Provide support across broader finance functions as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• CA or CPA qualified
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a financial accounting role.
• Strong month-end and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across ERP systems.
• Experience with payroll processing and statutory compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical capability.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across stakeholders.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

What you’ll get in return

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and business decision-makers.
• Broad accounting role offering variety and development opportunities.
• Stable, growing organisation with a collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to influence process improvements and business performance.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.

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