Financial AccountantNew

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment in Brisbane is seeking a commercially minded finance professional for a Financial Accountant role. You will lead month-end close, improve systems and processes, and partner with the business to deliver meaningful results.

You’ll handle financial reporting, project accounting, compliance, and process improvement, including AP/AR management and audit coordination. CA/CPA or equivalent is preferred, with strong Excel skills to support timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have CA/CPA or equivalent with strong drive for timely month-end reporting.
• Experience in financial reporting, process improvement and systems enhancements is essential.
• Ability to coordinate audits and manage compliance across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close processes, including consolidation and journals.
• Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Coordinate external audits for multi-entity organisations.
• Deliver WIP reporting and provide commercial insights for project management.
• Manage compliance reporting and robust financial controls.
• Oversee AP/AR processes and cash flow management.

Skills

Financial reporting

Project accounting

Audit coordination

Compliance

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Education

CA/CPA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Reckon

Job description

Are you a commercially minded finance professional seeking a financial accountant opportunity that will offer career development and growth? Then this could be the role for you, you will be rewarded for delivering outcomes and demonstrating initiative in this role. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys getting hands‑on with financial reporting, improving systems and processes, and partnering with the business to deliver meaningful results. If you’re someone who sees opportunities rather than obstacles, takes initiative and enjoys being part of a team that values continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll play a key role in the financial operations of the business, with responsibilities spanning financial reporting, project accounting, compliance and process improvement, including:

• Financial & Statutory Reporting: Own the month‑end and year‑end close processes, including consolidation and elimination journals, accruals, provisions, intercompany reconciliations, AASB 16 lease accounting, fixed assets and right‑of‑use (ROU) schedules.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes, strengthen controls and improve reporting efficiency. Experience leading system transitions, such as Reckon to Xero, and redesigning financial workpapers to reduce manual effort will be highly valued.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate external audits across large, multi‑entity organisations, ensuring accurate supporting documentation, timely responses and a smooth audit process.
• Project Accounting & WIP Reporting: Deliver accurate work‑in‑progress (WIP) reporting, monitor project financial performance and provide insights that support effective project management and commercial decision‑making.
• Compliance Reporting: Manage financial compliance requirements and reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to relevant obligations.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee AP and receivables processes, supporting effective cash flow management, timely payments, collections and robust financial controls.

Ideally you will be CA/CPA qualified or similar with a passion and drive for meeting month end deadlines and delivering accurate reports. Strong skills in using reporting tools and Excel will be pivotal to this role and the ability to connect with the wider business and stakeholders will support you to thrive in this role.