Financial Accountant | 8m Contract | Immediate Start

Sharp & Carter; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

8-month contract

Immediate start

Job summary

Sharp & Carter's client in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Financial Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and own key GL activities, including the month-end close.

You will prepare journals, accruals and prepayments, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with AR/AP, reporting and analysis within a collaborative finance team.

This 8-month contract offers a hybrid work arrangement in North Sydney and the chance to contribute to a well-established FMCG business.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Financial Accountant experience with GL and month-end.
• Proven ability to manage journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate financial reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems; able to explain processes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage General Ledger and support full month-end close.
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and other month-end tasks.
• Support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities as required.
• Assist with monthly reporting and financial analysis.
• Maintain accurate records and strong controls.
• Ensure timely month-end completion and query resolution.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team on accounting processes.
• Support the Accountant and Financial Controller in daily activities.

Skills

General Ledger

Month-end close

Accruals

Prepayments

Balance sheet

Bank reconciliations

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Excel

Financial systems

Communication skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established FMCG company with a strong portfolio of well-known consumer brands. They are looking for a hands‑on Financial Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 8-month contract.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on Financial Accountant position, supporting the day‑to‑day financial accounting function across the business.

You will play an important role within the finance team, taking ownership of key General Ledger activities and supporting an accurate and timely month‑end close.

You will be involved across the full month‑end process, including preparing journals, accruals and prepayments, completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any variances or discrepancies.

The role will also provide exposure across broader finance activities, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis where required.

This is a great opportunity for a Financial Accountant who enjoys being hands‑on, understands the importance of a strong month‑end process and is looking to join an established FMCG business where they can make an immediate contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage General Ledger accounting and support the full month‑end close process.
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and other month‑end processes.
• Support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities as required.
• Assist with monthly reporting and financial analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial records and strong financial controls.
• Ensure month‑end tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Work closely with the wider finance team to resolve queries and maintain accurate financial information.
• Support the Accountant and Financial Controller across day‑to‑day financial accounting activities.

About You

We are looking for a Financial Accountant with solid hands‑on experience across the General Ledger and month‑end function.

• Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or similar GL‑focused accounting role.
• Strong understanding of month‑end close processes.
• Hands‑on experience with accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good Excel and financial systems skills.
• The ability to confidently explain your month‑end processes and accounting experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a finance team.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• FMCG, consumer goods, retail or similar industry experience would be highly regarded.
• CA/CPA qualified or studying towards a qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• $90,000 – $95,000 + Super
• 8-month temporary contract, with potential for extension.
• North Sydney location.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Immediate start.
• Supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Opportunity to work across a broad range of financial accounting activities.

If you are looking for a role where you can utilise your technical accounting skills, take ownership of your work and make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you.