Senior Commercial Counsel, Energy & Renewables

Lawyers On Demand; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiringa is a next‑generation energy company developing, building and operating renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across Australia and New Zealand. We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to support our Australian entities and projects.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys the detail and turning financial information into practical insight for the wider business. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll lead Australian financial reporting and tax compliance while

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CPA with at least two years post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS.
• Solid knowledge of GST, FBT and income tax for Australia.
• Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and annual financial statements.
• Experience in energy/construction industries preferred but not required.
• Proficient with Xero or MYOB and ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel; interest in data/AI to improve processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for Australian entities.
• Prepare Australian tax calculations and filings (GST, FBT, income tax).
• Lead annual financial statements and support external audits.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation and capitalisation.
• Support project budgets, forecasts and reporting with aligned records.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Support annual budgets and monthly/quarterly reforecasts.
• Manage day‑to‑day interactions with the ATO and external advisers.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve finance systems and data practices.
• Collaborate with project cost controls to maintain accurate coding.

Skills

CA/CPA qualification

Australian accounting standards

IFRS knowledge

GST/FBT/income tax

Management accounts & budgets

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Data analysis / AI awareness

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

MYOB

ERP systems

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Support major renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across Australia

Join a small, collaborative team, doing innovative work, where your work has visible impact

Hiringa is a next‑generation energy company developing, building and operating renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across Australia and New Zealand. We’re working to decarbonise hard‑to‑abate sectors, including heavy transport and industrial processes, by creating commercially sustainable energy infrastructure.

We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to support our Australian entities and projects. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, improving how things work and turning financial information into practical insight for the wider business.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll work closely with our finance, project and operations teams. You’ll take a lead role in Australian financial reporting and tax compliance while helping strengthen the systems, controls and information that support good commercial decisions.

Our Sydney office is located in central Sydney (Customhouse Quay) and in amongst other clean tech innovators.

Your work will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts for our Australian entities
• Preparing Australian tax calculations and filings, including GST, FBT and income tax
• Leading annual financial statement preparation and supporting external audits
• Maintaining fixed asset registers, depreciation and asset capitalisation
• Supporting project budgets, forecasts and reporting by aligning financial and project accounting records
• Preparing cash flow forecasts and ad hoc financial analysis
• Supporting annual budgets and monthly or quarterly reforecasts
• Managing day‑to‑day interactions with the Australian Taxation Office and external advisers
• Strengthening internal controls and helping implement better finance systems, processes and data practices
• Working closely with the project cost controls team to maintain accurate coding and accounting treatment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a capable, curious accountant who combines strong technical fundamentals with a practical and collaborative approach. You’ll be comfortable owning recurring deliverables, working across several entities and projects, and improving processes as the business grows.

You’ll bring:

• CA or CPA qualification, with at least two years’ post‑qualification experience
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS
• Sound knowledge of Australian tax requirements, including GST, FBT and income tax
• Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and annual financial statements in an in‑house corporate environment
• Experience within Energy and/or Construction industries preferred but not essential.
• Confidence working with accounting platforms such as Xero, MYOB or other ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills and an interest in using data and AI tools to work smarter
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to work with people across the business
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work with a high degree of confidentiality

How You’ll Work

• You take ownership and follow through
• You solve problems proactively and bring others with you
• You’re comfortable with change, ambiguity and a growing business
• You build trusted relationships and communicate clearly
• You act with integrity and make decisions with the wider business in mind
• You value different perspectives and contribute to an inclusive workplace

Why Join Hiringa?

We’re a small, ambitious and values‑led team working on projects that can make a genuine difference. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the Australian finance function, work alongside experienced people across finance, projects and operations, and see the direct impact of your work.

• Broad exposure across corporate finance, project accounting and renewable energy infrastructure
• Real ownership and scope to improve systems and processes
• A supportive, collaborative culture with high trust and accountability
• The chance to grow with a business that is building momentum across Australia and New Zealand
• A focus on your career development and learning

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