People Access Talent HR Group - PATH Group – Rhodes NSW

Opportunity to Own the Numbers and Drive Business Performance

Location: Sydney or Melbourne

A growing and well-established organisation within the insurance sector is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join its collaborative finance team.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the month-end process, contribute to strategic decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across finance operations.

This position would suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent systems capability, and is passionate about delivering accurate financial reporting and meaningful commercial insights.

The Company

Our client is a specialist in the insurance sector with a strong reputation for integrity, professionalism and service excellence. They foster a culture where people are trusted to do their best work, supported by clear standards, robust collaboration, and leadership that backs good judgement.

With continued growth and investment in its finance function, they are seeking a Financial Accountant who can contribute both operationally and strategically.

The Role

As a Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, ensuring compliance obligations are met, and supporting the broader finance function.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the end-to-end month-end close process
- Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed asset registers and reconciliations
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
- Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and financial reporting packs
- Assist with annual budgets and forecasting processes
- Manage regulatory reporting requirements including BAS,



PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and ASIC compliance
- Oversee payroll processing and reporting
- Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Support cash flow management and forecasting activities
- Coordinate audit requirements and external reporting obligations
- Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations
- Act as a key systems user and subject matter expert for accounting platforms
- Mentor and support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong technical accounting capability combined with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Skills & Experience

- Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or Business
- CA or CPA qualified (or actively working towards qualification) is highly regarded.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role
- Proven experience leading month-end reporting processes
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and compliance obligations
- Advanced reconciliation, reporting and analytical skills
- Experience using MYOB and Xero is essential
- Strong Excel and financial systems capability
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience within insurance, financial services or another regulated industry
- Exposure to systems implementations and process improvement projects

What's on Offer?

- Hybrid working arrangements
- Melbourne or Sydney location
- Growing business with strong leadership
- Broad and varied role with genuine ownership
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to influence systems, processes and business outcomes
- Career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow

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