Financial Accountant

Appreciating Talent; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary of AUD 90k–100k + Super

Sydney CBD with work from home options

International organisation with global

Mentorship and team development

Résumé du poste

Appreciating Talent in Sydney is seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join a well-established, international organisation with a collaborative team environment. The role covers financial accounting, statutory reporting and process improvements, taking ownership of key accounting functions while partnering with internal stakeholders and supporting the broader finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will coordinate general ledger activities, oversight key reporting

Qualifications

• Accounting or finance degree or equivalent.
• CA/CPA qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in financial accounting role.
• Strong GL, month-end and reconciliations experience.
• Experience with payroll oversight and payroll tax.
• Exposure to foreign currency accounting (USD/AUD).
• ERP experience; Elite is advantageous.
• Experience with offshore shared services teams is a plus.

Responsabilités

• 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 (BAS and GST).
• Coordinate annual FBT returns and support external audits.
• Assist with annual budgeting and income tax return prep.
• Oversee payroll processes including payroll tax, journals and reconciliations.
• Respond to internal/external queries and prepare ad hoc reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiency.
• Provide cross-functional support across AP, banking and trust accounting.

Connaissances

CA/CPA qualification

Financial accounting

General ledger

Month-end close

Balance sheet reconciliations

Payroll oversight

Payroll tax

Excel skills

ERP experience (Elite)

Foreign currency accounting

Offshore shared services

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance

CA or CPA qualification

Outils

Excel

Elite ERP

Description du poste

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.

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 organiser 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.