Financial Accountant

MICM; Southbank; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Monthly corporate massages

St Ali Coffee

EAP support

Flu shots

Bi-weekly fruit delivery

Gym and coffee shop discounts

Job summary

MICM, a premier real estate agency operating in Melbourne's CBD, is seeking a Financial Accountant to strengthen the Finance team. You will contribute to financial reporting, process improvement, and data-driven decision making across the business.

Join a high-performing team to automate reporting, support audits, and drive efficiency while maintaining strong technical accounting standards and tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance/accounting roles with exposure to reporting and financial close.
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge (GL ownership, statutory reporting).
• Advanced Excel skills with financial modelling capability.
• Experience with Power Query, M, or DAX highly regarded.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CA/CPA qualified or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and substantiate Balance Sheet accounts and departmental revenue streams.
• Assist with statutory and management reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow).
• Support Accounts Payable and provide technical accounting guidance.
• Contribute to ATO reporting (BAS, Tax Returns, FBT).
• Develop and enhance operational and financial reporting, with a focus on automation.
• Support audits, including preparing documentation and liaising with external auditors.
• Monitor cost and revenue performance and drive continuous process improvements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and CapEx planning.
• Support accounting standards implementation (AASB 15 & AASB 16).
• Contribute to commercial finance initiatives (e.g. invoicing automation, contract management).

Skills

Technical accounting

Advanced Excel

Power Query

DAX

Analytical skills

Prioritisation

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

CA/CPA qualification or in progress

Tools

Power Query

M language

DAX

Job description

Join a high-performing Finance team driving reporting, automation, process improvement, and commercial insights in a dynamic business.

We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. You’ll play a key role in financial reporting, process improvement, and supporting data-driven decision making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and substantiate Balance Sheet accounts and departmental revenue streams
• Assist with statutory and management reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow)
• Support Accounts Payable and provide technical accounting guidance
• Contribute to ATO reporting (BAS, Tax Returns, FBT)
• Develop and enhance operational and financial reporting, with a focus on automation
• Support audits, including preparing documentation and liaising with external auditors
• Monitor cost and revenue performance and drive continuous process improvements
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and CapEx planning
• Support accounting standards implementation (AASB 15 & AASB 16)
• Contribute to commercial finance initiatives (e.g. invoicing automation, contract management)

About You

• Experience in finance/accounting roles with exposure to reporting and financial close
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge (GL ownership, statutory reporting)
• Advanced Excel skills with financial modelling capability
• Experience with Power Query, M, or DAX highly regarded
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CA/CPA qualified or working towards

Why Join MICM?

• Be part of a leading real estate brand in Melbourne’s CBD.
• Work with an experienced, highly skilled, and approachable team and manager.
• Enjoy our robust Wellbeing Program: monthly corporate massages, St Ali Coffee, EAP support, flu shots, bi-weekly fruit delivery and discounts at local gyms and coffee shops.
• Participate in our Reward and Recognition program with monthly Values & Customer Service awards.
• Clear and open pathways for growth within the business are encouraged and fostered.
• Join in on social events: EOFY party, Christmas celebrations, team-building events, and our annual charity gala.
• Access internal systems training, industry best practices, and compliance updates

Who we are:

Successfully operating for over 30 years, we are the premier Real Estate Agents for inner city apartment living in Melbourne, offering a full service delivery of sales, leasing, property management, owners corporation and insurance. Our culture of innovation and collaboration provides the ideal platform for you to develop your skills and take your career to the next level.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia in a full time capacity and successfully pass a police check.