Financial Accountant
6 Month Contract | Financial Services | Potential for Permanency Partnered with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant for an initial 6 month contract. This position will play a key role in supporting year end financial reporting and ongoing finance operations. This opportunity is open to Working Holiday Visa holders with relevant local experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with month end and year end close activities
- Preparation of financial statements and reconciliations
- Support statutory reporting and audit processes
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- General ledger management and balance sheet integrity
- Support the wider finance team with adhoc analysis and reporting
About You
- Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CA / CPA qualified or near completion
- Previous experience within financial services preferred
- Strong technical accounting and reconciliation skills
- Exposure to year-end reporting and audits
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
What’s on Offer
- 6 month contract with potential to go permanent
- Exposure to a reputable and growing financial services business
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Competitive daily or hourly rate
- Flexible working arrangements depending on role requirements
If you’re a motivated Financial Accountant looking for a contract opportunity with upside, and available to support upcoming year-end requirements, we’d love to hear from you.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Harry McDonnell on 03 8628 2110 for a confidential discussion.
About the job
Contract Type: Contract
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Financial Accountant
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: AUD50 - AUD65 per hour + + Super
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Melbourne CBD
CONTRACTORJob Reference: 3INX73-A00128B2
Date posted: 30 March 2026
Consultant: Harry McDonnell
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