Financial Accountant - 3 Month Contract

Hassett; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hassett is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their Melbourne corporate finance team on a three-month contract. You will manage daily accounting tasks across corporate entities, support month-end close, and maintain accurate records in a hands-on, autonomous role.

Based in Melbourne CBD, this office-based role offers immediate start and potential extension. Ideal candidates have strong general ledger, reconciliations, and Xero experience, with professional accounting

Qualifications

• Experience in a Financial Accountant or similar hands-on role.
• Strong technical accounting skills across general ledger, reconciliations, journals and month-end reporting.
• Hands-on experience using Xero is essential.
• Good working knowledge of Excel.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualified or working towards qualification will be highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Comfortable working autonomously while supporting a broader finance team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Immediate availability or short notice period will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day financial accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journals and accruals
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Assist with month‑end close and preparation of management reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Support accounts payable, invoicing, payments and other transactional accounting requirements
• Prepare working papers and assist with BAS and statutory compliance requirements
• Review accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Work closely with senior finance team members to meet reporting deadlines
• Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks and process improvements as required

Skills

General ledger

Month‑end reporting

Journals & accruals

Excel

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

ABOUT OUR CLIENT AND THE ROLE

Our client is an established investment management business seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their corporate finance team on an initial three-month contract. Working within an experienced finance team, you'll provide hands‑on accounting support across the business's corporate entities, assisting with day‑to‑day financial accounting, month‑end reporting and maintaining accurate financial records.

This is a practical, hands‑on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, work autonomously and is comfortable getting involved in both financial and transactional accounting tasks. Based in Melbourne CBD, this is a full-time, office‑based position with an immediate start preferred. There may be potential for an extension or longer‑term opportunity depending on business requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day‑to‑day financial accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journals and accruals
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Assist with month‑end close and preparation of management reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Support accounts payable, invoicing, payments and other transactional accounting requirements
• Prepare working papers and assist with BAS and statutory compliance requirements
• Review accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Work closely with senior finance team members to meet reporting deadlines
• Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks and process improvements as required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or similar hands‑on accounting position
• Strong technical accounting skills across general ledger, reconciliations, journals and month‑end reporting
• Hands‑on experience using Xero is essential
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CA or CPA qualified or working towards qualification will be highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records
• Comfortable working autonomously while supporting a broader finance team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Immediate availability or a short notice period will be highly regarded