Financial Accountant - 6 month contract

Tallentire O'Flynn Movsowitz; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallentire O'Flynn Movsowitz is seeking a technically strong accountant for a 6-month contract in Sydney CBD, offering exposure to both accounting and analytics. The role targets candidates with 3–4 years of audit experience and 1–2 years in financial accounting, including WHV holders with relevant commercial experience.

You will deliver month-end close, manage complex revenue recognition, and lead analytical reporting while liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of audit experience plus 1–2 years in a financial accounting role.
• ACA/CA/CPA qualified with IFRS/AASB knowledge.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end accounting including journals, accruals, reconciliations, and P&L reporting.
• Manage revenue recognition and cost allocation processes in line with policy.
• Lead financial analysis, variance analysis, and flash reporting across metrics.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports for budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide audit support and documentation.
• Oversee fixed assets registers, impairments, and capital reporting.
• Drive finance system improvements and automation in month-end workflows.

Skills

Excel skills

IFRS/AASB knowledge

Revenue recognition

Financial analysis

Audit experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

ACA/CA/CPA qualified

Job description

Join a major infrastructure organisation with strong commercial complexity and scale.

High-visibility role supporting senior finance leaders with both accounting and analytical exposure.

6-month contract, based in Sydney CBD with immediate start opportunity.

About the Company

Join a major Australian infrastructure organisation undergoing continual transformation. The finance function supports a complex commercial environment with significant customer, asset and revenue streams. The team is high-performing, fast-paced and tightly connected to core business operations.

The Opportunity

This 6-month contract role suits a technically strong accountant with 3 to 4 years’ audit experience plus 1 to 2 years in a similar financial accounting role. Candidates with working holiday visas (WHV) with 1 to 2 years of commercial experience is encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month-end accounting, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and full P&L reporting in line with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Manage complex revenue recognition and cost allocation processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy and alignment to accounting policy.
• Lead financial analysis, including variance analysis, flash reporting, and commentary across financial and non-financial metrics.
• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reports, supporting budgeting, forecasting and consolidated performance insights.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors, ensuring timely provision of audit support and technical documentation.
• Oversee fixed asset registers, impairment assessments and capital reporting in accordance with internal governance requirements.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and reporting enhancements across finance systems and month-end workflows.

About You

• ACA/CA/CPA qualified with 3–4 years’ audit experience plus commercial exposure in accounting or analysis.
• Strong technical grounding in IFRS/AASB, revenue recognition and financial control.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with complex data and tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail, strong Excel skills and ability to collaborate across teams.