Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial close activities, including journals, reconciliations and general ledger integrity.
• Prepare monthly management reports, analyse financial results and investigate variances against budget.
• Oversee all cost centres across the organisation, partnering with department managers to monitor expenditure, track performance and maintain budget accountability.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, providing financial guidance and helping non-finance managers understand their financial results.
• Assist with annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting, working collaboratively with budget owners to support financial planning.
• Coordinate audit preparation and support reporting obligations, ensuring accurate documentation and timely responses to information requests.
• Oversee payroll operations, related reconciliations and associated regulatory reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including balance sheet accounts and fixed asset information.
• Support statutory reporting, compliance activities and other financial administration requirements.
• Assist with financial analysis, reporting improvements and ad hoc projects as required by the Senior Finance Manager.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the finance function and provide support to colleagues when needed.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting accuracy and strengthen financial controls.

About You

You are a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys combining technical accounting with stakeholder engagement. Confident communicating with people across different functions, you can translate financial information into practical insights and help managers make informed decisions.

You are organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a busy environment where priorities can change. You take ownership of your work, pay close attention to detail and look for opportunities to make processes more efficient.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, either in industry or transitioning from a professional services environment.
• A sound understanding of Australian accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with month-end reporting, journals, reconciliations and general ledger management.
• Exposure to cost centre reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with the confidence to engage with managers across different functions.
• The ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with payroll processes and related compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with accounting software and financial reporting systems.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative approach, initiative and an interest in continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification, or currently working towards professional accreditation.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Willingness to complete any relevant employment screening requirements.