Group Accountant: Own Monthly Close & Group Reporting

Sharp & Carter; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Group Accountant to own the accounting for a portfolio of group businesses, managing month-end close, balance sheet integrity and monthly/ quarterly reporting. The role involves collaboration with transactional teams, budgeting and tax compliance across Australia.

The ideal candidate is CA/CPA qualified (or near completion) with strong financial and management accounting experience, a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently while balancing competing

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified or working towards completion
• Strong financial and management accounting experience
• Experience managing month-end and balance sheet processes
• Sound knowledge of Australian tax and compliance requirements
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting
• Strong Excel and accounting systems capability

Responsibilities

• Take primary accounting ownership for allocated business(es)
• Own month-end close, management reporting and balance sheet integrity
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll with transactional colleagues
• Prepare budgets and forecasts
• Own business-level tax compliance, including BAS, FBT and payroll tax
• Coordinate audit requirements and provide supporting schedules
• Maintain strong financial controls and meet group reporting requirements
• Analayse financial results and provide clear commentary on performance
• Support working capital management including inventory, receivables, payables and cash flow
• Identify and implement improvements across finance processes and systems
• Cross-train across other group businesses to provide coverage and support
• Work collaboratively as part of a broader finance team

Skills

Financial accounting

Management accounting

Month-end close

Balance sheet

Attention to detail

Education

CA/CPA qualified or working towards completion

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Group Accountant to own the accounting for a portfolio of group businesses, managing month-end close, balance sheet integrity and monthly/ quarterly reporting. The role involves collaboration with transactional teams, budgeting and tax compliance across Australia.

The ideal candidate is CA/CPA qualified (or near completion) with strong financial and management accounting experience, a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently while balancing competing