Senior Financial Accountant | Part Time

Mars Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

Free breakfast and lunch

Job summary

Mars Recruitment is partnering with a well-established education sector organisation to recruit a part-time Senior Financial Accountant on a 12-month contract in Sydney. The role spans financial accounting, reporting, AR and compliance, with three days per week in the office and one day work from home.

You will report to the Finance Manager and oversee month-end processing, reconciliations, cash flow, and statutory returns across multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting and strong

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification with 5+ years' experience in a similar function.
• Solid knowledge of Australian tax legislation and reporting.
• Experience with accounts receivable, reconciliations, month-end reporting and financial compliance.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Ability to work autonomously and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Preparing month-end and quarterly journals, balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reporting.
• Managing bank and credit card reconciliations, cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Reconciling investment transactions, intercompany balances and transactions across entities.
• Preparing and lodging BAS, IAS and FBT returns.
• Supporting year-end financial statements, external audits and budget preparation.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and supporting ongoing financial processes and reporting requirements.
• Managing accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, payment plans, receipts, scholarships and refunds.

Skills

Financial accounting

Cash flow management

Month-end reporting

Reconciliations

Compliance

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Up to $130k + Super | Pro-Rata (Flex $5-10k)

12-month contract | 3 days per week (flex) | 1 day work from home

Looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility and the opportunity to take ownership of a broad finance function?

We’re partnering exclusively with a well-established organisation in the education sector to recruit a part-time Senior Financial Accountant on a 12-month contract. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative business team in a varied role spanning financial accounting, reporting, accounts receivable and compliance.

With a three-day working week and just one day required in the office, this role offers an excellent balance of meaningful work and flexibility.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll oversee a broad range of accounting activities across the organisation and its associated entities, helping ensure accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management and strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing month-end and quarterly journals, balance sheet reconciliations and profit and loss reporting.

Managing bank and credit card reconciliations, cash flow reporting and forecasting.

Reconciling investment transactions, intercompany balances and transactions across associated entities.

Preparing and lodging BAS, IAS and FBT returns.

Supporting year-end financial statements, external audits and annual budget preparation.

Maintaining the fixed asset register and supporting ongoing financial processes and reporting requirements.

Managing accounts receivable, including fee invoicing, collections, payment plans, receipts, scholarships and refunds.

About You

You’re a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership of your work and can confidently manage competing priorities in a small, collaborative team.

You’ll ideally bring:

CA/CPA qualification and 5+ years’ experience in a similar function.

Sound understanding of Australian tax legislation and reporting requirements.

Experience across accounts receivable, reconciliations, month-end reporting and financial compliance.

Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.

Ability to work autonomously, exercise initiative and handle confidential information with discretion.

A collaborative, practical approach and confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders.

Experience working across multiple entities, managing debt collections or working within the education sector will be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Part-time flexibility:

9am-5pm, 3 days per week. Option to do the same hours over 4-5 days.

Hybrid working:

1 day work from home after training is complete.

12-month contract:

A defined opportunity to contribute to an established organisation.

Varied responsibilities:

Broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting, compliance and accounts receivable.

Collaborative environment:

Work closely with the Finance Manager and wider organisation.

To Note:

Must be able to commence employment by mid-November.

This is a part-time role for 3 days a week but can be adjusted to the same hours over 4 or 5 days.

There is free parking available on-site and free breakfast and lunch provided.

Must have full working rights for the duration of the 12-month contract.