Senior Financial Accountant

West Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

West Recruitment in Sydney is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to own financial accounting and reporting across multiple units. This hands-on role supports month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and governance, driving improvements in processes and controls.

You will partner with stakeholders, provide insights, and contribute to statutory reporting and audits; CA/CPA and 3–5 years' experience required; advanced Excel and modelling skills; 6–12 month contract with a competitive

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification and relevant tertiary degree are required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar financial accounting role in medium to large organisations.
• Strong experience in month-end close, management reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, accounting standards and governance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities including journals, accruals, prepayments and provisions.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation.
• Analyse financial results and provide variance commentary against budgets and forecasts.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to advise on accounting treatments and policies.
• Support statutory reporting, audits and compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Month-end close

Balance sheet reconciliations

Management reporting

Financial modelling

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Relevant tertiary degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your New Employer:

Join a well-established, nationally recognised organisation with a complex and diverse business portfolio. Working within a collaborative finance function, you’ll play an important role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting key stakeholders across the business.

Your New Role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll take ownership of financial accounting and reporting activities across multiple business units. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to contribute to month-end reporting, provide meaningful financial insights and drive improvements across finance processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and provisions.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, appropriate supporting documentation and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Analyse financial results and provide meaningful variance commentary against budgets, forecasts and prior-year performance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to investigate financial issues and provide advice on accounting treatments and financial policies.
• Support statutory reporting, audit requirements and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with shared services and business teams to coordinate reporting deliverables and meet tight deadlines.

About You:

You’re a technically strong accountant who can operate confidently in a complex business environment. You combine sound accounting knowledge with a commercial mindset and the ability to build relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.

• CA/CPA qualification, supported by a relevant tertiary degree.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar financial accounting role within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong experience across month-end close, management reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• A solid understanding of financial controls, accounting standards and governance requirements.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on process improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.

The Opportunity:

• 6–12 month contract with an established organisation.
• $140,000–$150,000 + superannuation.
• Broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting and business partnering.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative finance team.