Financial Accountant — Hybrid (Sydney) | Process Improvement

Appreciating Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of AUD 90k–100k + Super

Sydney CBD with work from home options

International organisation with global

Mentorship and team development

Job summary

Appreciating Talent in Sydney is seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join a well-established, international organisation with a collaborative team environment. The role covers financial accounting, statutory reporting and process improvements, taking ownership of key accounting functions while partnering with internal stakeholders and supporting the broader finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will coordinate general ledger activities, oversight key reporting

Qualifications

• Accounting or finance degree or equivalent.
• CA/CPA qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in financial accounting role.
• Strong GL, month-end and reconciliations experience.
• Experience with payroll oversight and payroll tax.
• Exposure to foreign currency accounting (USD/AUD).
• ERP experience; Elite is advantageous.
• Experience with offshore shared services teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate general ledger activities including journals, accruals, fixed assets, leases and prepayments.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations across accruals and cash.
• Manage monthly statutory reporting requirements (BAS and GST).
• Coordinate annual FBT returns and support external audits.
• Assist with annual budgeting and income tax return prep.
• Oversee payroll processes including payroll tax, journals and reconciliations.
• Respond to internal/external queries and prepare ad hoc reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiency.
• Provide cross-functional support across AP, banking and trust accounting.

Skills

CA/CPA qualification

Financial accounting

General ledger

Month-end close

Balance sheet reconciliations

Payroll oversight

Payroll tax

Excel skills

ERP experience (Elite)

Foreign currency accounting

Offshore shared services

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

Elite ERP

Job description

Appreciating Talent in Sydney is seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join a well-established, international organisation with a collaborative team environment. The role covers financial accounting, statutory reporting and process improvements, taking ownership of key accounting functions while partnering with internal stakeholders and supporting the broader finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will coordinate general ledger activities, oversight key reporting