Senior Accountant

people2people; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

people2people is seeking a Senior Accountant for a maternity leave cover in the legal sector. The role supports all finance functions, ensuring accurate reporting and robust financial controls.

Candidates should have CA/CPA qualifications, senior accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. ERP experience (Oracle) and tax knowledge are preferred. Hybrid work with one day from home available.

Qualifications

• Qualified as CA or CPA (or equivalent) and eligible to practise.
• Previous senior accountant with financial reporting responsibilities.
• Exposure to GST, Payroll Tax and Income Tax obligations.
• Advanced Excel with data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with Oracle Financials or similar ERP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, ledger analysis and variance analysis.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciliation framework compliance.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist in financial and management reporting with World Firm Finance team.
• Ensure finance processes adhere to internal controls and authorisation requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and external advisors on tax compliance.
• Assist with external audits and address queries promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

Skills

Senior Accountant experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Tax compliance awareness

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

About the organisation

The organisation operates within the legal sector, providing comprehensive legal services across various jurisdictions and cultures.

About the role

As a Senior Accountant, you will support all areas of finance, ensuring accurate financial processes and reporting during a maternity leave cover.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, perform ledger and account analysis, and conduct variance analysis
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with the firm's reconciliation framework
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes as required
• Assist in the preparation of financial and management reporting, liaising with the World Firm Finance team
• Ensure finance processes comply with internal controls and authorisation requirements
• Support tax compliance requirements through coordination with stakeholders and external advisors
• Assist with external audits and resolve queries in a timely manner
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills & experience

• CA or CPA qualified (or equivalent professional accounting qualification)
• Proven experience in a Senior Accountant role, including responsibility for financial reporting
• Exposure to tax compliance, including GST, Payroll Tax, and Income Tax obligations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis capabilities
• Experience using Oracle Financials or a similar ERP system is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage competing priorities.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary package ranging from $110k to $145k based on experience
• Flexibility with one day of work from home
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and inclusive environment.