Global Group Accountant: Statutory, Tax & ESG Lead

Sharp & Carter; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Group Accountant for an integrated role across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. You will own statutory accounts, tax returns and ESG reporting, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller.

The role requires a strong audit background and consolidation experience, with independence and deadline management. You’ll collaborate with external advisers and auditors, maintain policies, and contribute to group reporting across three entities.

Qualifications

• CA qualification with Big 4 or mid-tier audit experience.
• 3–5 years in financial accounting and statutory accounts prep.
• Experience with ESG reporting is desirable, not essential.
• Knowledge of consolidation accounting and tax Returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for Australian, New Zealand, and UK entities, and the group consolidation.
• Prepare and lodge Australian and New Zealand tax returns and FBT returns, and work with UK tax advisers on UK returns.
• Support ESG and sustainability reporting, including data gathering, disclosures, and keeping up with changing requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants through year-end.
• Keep accounting policies and procedures up to date as standards change.
• Prepare cash flow and balance sheet for budgets/forecasts, debt covenant calculations and shareholder reporting.

Skills

CA qualification

Audit background

Consolidation accounting

Tax returns

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Group Accountant for an integrated role across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. You will own statutory accounts, tax returns and ESG reporting, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller.

The role requires a strong audit background and consolidation experience, with independence and deadline management. You’ll collaborate with external advisers and auditors, maintain policies, and contribute to group reporting across three entities.