Financial Accountant - 3 month contract

Hassett Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hassett Group is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join its corporate finance team in Melbourne on a three-month contract. The role is office-based, full-time, and suited to someone who can hit the ground running, work autonomously and contribute to day-to-day financial accounting across corporate entities.

You will handle general ledger tasks, month-end reporting, reconciliations, BAS preparation, and support accounts payable and transactional accounting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a Financial Accountant or similar
• Strong general ledger, reconciliations, journals, and month-end reporting
• Xero experience is essential
• Proficient with Excel
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Finance or related discipline; CA/CPA is advantageous
• Immediata availability or short notice is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial accounting activities including general ledger maintenance, journals and accruals
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate discrepancies
• Assist with month-end close and management reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Support accounts payable, invoicing and other transactional accounting tasks
• Prepare working papers and assist with BAS and statutory compliance
• Review transactions for accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Collaborate with senior finance to meet reporting deadlines
• Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks and process improvements

Skills

Hands-on accounting

General ledger

Month-end reporting

Reconciliations

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Time management

Office-based

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA or CPA qualification pursued

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