Financial Accountant - Sydney CBD

About the role

A well-established international organisation is looking for a technically strong Financial Accountant for a permanent role based in Sydney CBD, with work-from-home flexibility. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role covers general ledger coordination, statutory reporting and process improvement, with close collaboration with an offshore shared services team.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate general ledger activities, including journals, accruals, fixed assets, leases and prepayments
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations across accruals and cash
• Manage monthly statutory reporting, including BAS and GST
• Coordinate annual FBT returns and support the external audit process
• Assist with annual budgeting and income tax return preparation
• Oversee payroll processes, including payroll tax, journals and reconciliations
• Respond to stakeholder queries and prepare ad hoc financial reports
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiency, and provide support across accounts payable, banking and trust accounting when needed

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
• CA or CPA qualification
• At least 3 years' experience in a Financial Accounting position
• Strong communication skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Required skills

• General ledger, month-end and balance sheet reconciliation
• Payroll oversight and payroll tax
• Intermediate Excel
• ERP system experience (advantageous)
• Foreign currency accounting (USD and AUD) highly regarded
• Experience with offshore shared services teams advantageous

What we offer

• Salary of $100,000 - $120,000 plus superannuation
• Sydney CBD location with work-from-home flexibility
• Broad exposure across financial accounting, payroll and statutory reporting
• Collaborative team with opportunities to mentor junior members
• Scope to contribute to process improvements