Financial Accountant

RSK Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Regular training and career developm

Job summary

RSK Australia is recruiting a Financial Accountant to support accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across our Australian businesses. This full-time hybrid role is based at the Head Office in Sydney, reporting to the Head of Finance.

The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, solid technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, external advisers and the UK finance team on month-end, reconciliations and statutory

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ relevant experience in financial accounting.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification, or currently studying toward professional accreditation.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems in a multi-entity environment.
• Demonstrated analytical capability and strong reconciliations skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of accurate monthly financial reports in accordance with Accounting Standards and internal reporting requirements.
• Maintain general ledgers across multiple RSK businesses, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Prepare profit and loss statements, balance sheets and supporting schedules for RSK businesses.
• Prepare intercompany, balance sheet, month-end and year-end reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and information requests for management as required.
• Prepare and process monthly journals, maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Process supplier and client invoices, expense claims, and related payments.
• Provide accurate information to external tax advisors, auditors and other professional advisers.
• Update daily bank balance reporting for the UK finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical capability

Stakeholder collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

RSK Australia are recruiting for a Financial Accountant to help support the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across RSK owned businesses.

This is a full time, hybrid role based at the Head Office in Sydney.

The role reports to the Head of Finance and the ideal candidate will require strong attention to detail, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work professionally and collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external advisors and the UK finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of accurate monthly financial reports in accordance with Accounting Standards and internal reporting requirements.
• Maintain general ledgers across multiple RSK businesses, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Prepare profit and loss statements, balance sheets and supporting schedules for RSK businesses.
• Prepare intercompany, balance sheet, month-end and year-end reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports, analysis and information requests for management as required.
• Prepare and process monthly journals, maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Process supplier and client invoices, expense claims, and related supplier and expense claim payments.
• Provide accurate and timely information to external tax advisors, auditors and other professional advisors
• Update daily bank balance reporting for the UK finance team.

Person Specification

• Minimum four years’ relevant experience in financial accounting, including general ledger maintenance, reporting, reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification, or currently studying towards professional accreditation.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems in a multi-entity environment.
• Demonstrated analytical capability, including the ability to identify, investigate and resolve financial reporting issues
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and month-end reporting requirements.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including for your family
• Regular training and career development

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The RSK Group are an equal opportunities employer

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About Us

Established in 2021 as part of RSK’s global expansion, RSK Australia brings together a family of businesses with extensive expertise and established reputations across environmental, engineering and technical services. By encouraging collaboration and drawing on RSK’s global reach, we deliver tailored and sustainable solutions for clients across Australia and New Zealand.

Our clients include federal and state government departments, local councils, energy and resources companies, construction contractors and facility management providers. Operating across the transport, water, defence, mining, property, construction and energy sectors, our teams contribute to major environmental and infrastructure projects, including industrial and commercial infrastructure, water and irrigation systems, site remediation and pipeline network design.

We are committed to delivering exceptional service through a flexible, innovative approach. Sustainable and ethical business practices guide everything we do, from how we empower our clients and workforce to how we manage the environmental impacts of our projects.

As part of the global RSK Group, we deliver integrated solutions across water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining and waste management, helping address global challenges in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Our people are central to our success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are valued. By investing in rewarding talent, we maintain a people-first culture where team members can collaborate, innovate and thrive. Join RSK Australia and help us build a more sustainable future.

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

Since the beginning, our philosophy remains the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?