Financial Accountant (6-Month Contract) – Melbourne CBD

Quinn Allan; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Quinn Allan is seeking a Financial Accountant for a Melbourne-based finance team on a 6-month contract. You will contribute to month-end reporting, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and financial reporting processes within a collaborative environment.

Working with the Financial Accounting Manager, you will support monthly reports, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and budgeting activities while applying strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification, or currently working towards.
• Approximately 4–5 years' experience in a Financial Accounting or similar role.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Exposure to financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process journals, including payroll, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Monitor daily cash flow and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Assist with statutory reporting and compliance, including GST, FBT and payroll tax.
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements and external audit requirements.
• Review expense allocations and identify opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Provide support across various finance projects and ad hoc reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end processes

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel skills

Financial systems

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA qualification or pursuing

Job description

Quinn Allan is seeking a Financial Accountant for a Melbourne-based finance team on a 6-month contract. You will contribute to month-end reporting, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and financial reporting processes within a collaborative environment.

Working with the Financial Accounting Manager, you will support monthly reports, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and budgeting activities while applying strong Excel skills and attention to detail.