Hands-On Field Ecologist — Intermediate To Senior

Ecolink Consulting Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SBO Financial is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join our team in a full-time contractor capacity (38 hours per week). You will support monthly reporting, maintain client financial records, and liaise with Accounting Managers to deliver high-quality services.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years Australian public practice experience, are CA/CPA qualified (or studying), and are proficient with Xero, Dext, and CAS360. This is a strict contractor engagement requiring your own workspace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ Australian public practice experience.
• CA or CPA qualified (or currently studying).
• Experience using Xero, Dext and associated cloud accounting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports and financial statements for Australian clients.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile balance sheets.
• Assist with BAS and payroll tax lodgements and year-end working papers.

Skills

Public practice

Independent work

Client servicing

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

CA/CPA qualification or currently studying

Tools

Xero

Dext

CAS360

Job description

Job Description

SBO Financial is a strategic financial management firm delivering more than traditional accounting services. We partner with startups, scaling businesses, and established enterprises to provide high-level accounting, bookkeeping oversight, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow optimisation, and strategic financial reporting.

Our mission is to equip business owners with forward-looking financial insight that strengthens profitability and supports sustainable growth.

Our team includes Chartered Accountants, CPAs, experienced bookkeepers, and financial professionals who operate with precision, accountability, and commercial awareness.

We are seeking a technically strong Intermediate Accountant to join our team in a full-time contractor capacity (38 hours per week).

The Intermediate Accountant supports the delivery of accounting and financial reporting services for Australian clients. Working alongside the bookkeeping team and Accounting Managers, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing month-end reports, responding to client enquiries, and supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting services.

The key responsibilities include:

• Support preparation of monthly management reports.
• Review and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with month-end accounting procedures.
• Reconcile balance sheet and key accounts.
• Process accounts payable.
• Complete BAS and payroll tax lodgements.
• Prepare year-end working papers for review.
• Respond to client accounting enquiries.
• Assist Accounting Managers with client deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with the bookkeeping team.
• Maintain client records within Xero, Dext and associated cloud accounting systems.
• Perform ASIC corporate secretarial tasks where required.

This position requires availability from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM AEST, with the ability to commence within 2 weeks. This is an exclusive contractor engagement (no other employment permitted). Contractors must provide their own computer and dedicated workspace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ Australian public practice experience.
• CA or CPA qualified (or currently studying).
• Experience using Xero, Dext and associated cloud accounting platforms.
• Experience using BGL CAS360 or other ASIC corporate secretarial software.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting multiple clients simultaneously.