Financial Accountant

About the role

A well-established, growing organisation in Brisbane's inner suburbs, easily reached by public transport, is looking for a Financial Accountant. You will report directly to the Financial Controller and help prepare accurate financial information through month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting. The role supports statutory and regulatory reporting, assists the external audit process, contributes to budgeting and provides financial analysis for decision making. It is a six-month contract with the view to going permanent, starting immediately after a one-stage interview.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare various tax returns (BAS, FBT)
• Work with stakeholders to find opportunities for automation and continuous improvement of data and reporting
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors and stakeholders

Required profile

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CA/CPA)
• Experience in large, complex environments with high volume
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and communicating with many stakeholders