Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - ASAP Start

Michael Page; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start

Temporary to permanent potential

Experience in financial services

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant for an ASAP start in Melbourne. The role focuses on preparing and analysing financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards within a professional/financial services client base.

The successful candidate will support month-end and year-end closings, work with cross-functional teams to gather data, and provide technical financial reporting advice while maintaining robust records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CA/CPA qualification and experience in practice or industry (ideally professional or financial services).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in preparing and analysing financial statements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a temporary role and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary financial information.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for stakeholders and management.
• Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and documentation.
• Provide technical advice on financial reporting matters as needed.

Skills

CA/CPA

Financial statements

Excel

Accounting standards

Time management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Temporary role readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - ASAP Start

The Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for preparing and analysing financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards. This temporary role within the Financial services sector offers a role to contribute to the accounting and finance department.

The Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for preparing and analysing financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards. This temporary role within the Financial services sector offers a role to contribute to the accounting and finance department.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the professional and financial services sector, providing specialist advisory, financial, and business solutions to a diverse client base.

Description

The Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary financial information.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for stakeholders and management.
• Support the month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and documentation.
• Provide technical advice on financial reporting matters as needed.

Profile

A successful Financial Reporting Accountant should have:

• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CA/CPA Qualification & Experience within practice or experience in a similar role within industry (ideally professional services or financial services)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in preparing and analysing financial statements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• The ability to work effectively in a temporary role and meet deadlines.

Job Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the financial services and business services industry.
• Temporary position with a focus on financial reporting and compliance.
• Immediate start - opportunity to transition to permanent.