Financial Accountant

An organisation in South West Sydney is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant to take ownership of core financial accounting activities while working closely with a supportive and knowledgeable team. You’ll play an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the wider business with quality financial information.

What you'll do:

• Perform month-end processing including journal entries, trial balance preparation, and detailed expense analysis to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger with precision and carry out monthly balance sheet reconciliations to uphold financial accuracy.
• Process vendor invoices efficiently while managing the full accounts payable function for New Zealand entities.
• Maintain and reconcile the company’s fixed asset register, ensuring all assets are accurately tracked and reported.
• Assist the Finance Manager with insurance renewals and claims management, supporting risk mitigation efforts across the business.
• Prepare and lodge BAS/GST, FBT returns, as well as other statutory compliance requirements in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Prepare and process monthly payroll, payroll tax, PAYG withholding obligations, year-end payroll reconciliations, and statutory reporting with meticulous attention to detail.
• Maintain the integrity of financial systems including SAP, ensuring data accuracy and system reliability at all times.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports to provide clear insights into business performance.
• Support annual audits by ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards throughout all processes.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances to facilitate seamless cross-entity operations within the group.
• Identify and implement process improvements aimed at enhancing financial controls, efficiency, and reporting accuracy across the finance function.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the finance team in achieving its objectives.

What you bring:

• 3-5 years’ relevant accounting experience in a large complex commercial environment
• Strong understanding of financial and management accounting principles
• Experience across month-end, reconciliations, reporting and statutory compliance
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience with SAP ERP system
• Experience with Employment Hero, LOGA or similar HR systems is advantageous

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Doireann Boylan on 02 8289 3204 for a confidential discussion.