Financial Accountant | Macquarie Park

Richard Lloyd Accounting Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Lloyd Accounting Recruitment has partnered with a growing financial services firm to hire a Financial Accountant on a 6-month fixed-term contract in Macquarie Park, Sydney. The role focuses on month-end, statutory reporting, and collaborative forecasting.

You will report to a Senior Finance Manager and liaise with external auditors, supporting the reporting cycle and statutory accounts while gaining exposure to asset finance and ASIC/APRA requirements in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• CA qualification and experience in financial accounting.
• Experience with statutory reporting and month-end processes.
• Knowledge of ASIC/APRA guidelines is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Month-end ownership for multiple entities (journals, reconciliations).
• Prepare financial statements and reporting.
• Variance analysis and forecasting with commentary.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Month-end close

Forecasting

ASIC/APRA knowledge

Education

CA qualification

Job description

• Hands-on, technical month-end and reporting-focused role
• Financial Services business offering a niche product
• Macquarie Park location | Hybrid working | 6 month FTC | $120-140k + super depending on experience

Ideal first move from Audit

Company Background

Our client is a growing financial services organisation that focuses primarily on asset finance. They have experienced significant growth over recent years and are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team, initially on a 6-month fixed-term contract, and support the team through their reporting period.

The Role

As the Financial Accountant, you will report into a Senior Finance Manager, focusing on the following:

• Month-end ownership for multiple entities (journals, reconciliations etc.)
• Preparing financial statements
• Variance analysis and forecasting with commentary
• Assist with statutory account preparation and reporting
• Liaise with external auditors

Your Background

To be considered for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• CA qualification
• Strong experience in financial accounting (statutory reporting + month end), OR a First-Time Mover from audit
• Knowledge of statutory reporting (ASIC, APRA etc.)
• Financial Services experience is highly regarded