Financial Accountant – Temp | Immediate Start | Brunswick
Brunswick, Melbourne VIC
Temporary / Contract
Immediate Start
Advance HR is seeking an experienced
Financial Accountant
for an urgent temporary assignment with an established not-for-profit organisation based in Brunswick.
This is an immediate-start opportunity providing critical support to the Finance team during a period of transition. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to receive a handover from the outgoing
Financial Accountant
and step into a broad, hands‐on role covering financial and management accounting, reporting, reconciliations and general finance operations.
We are looking for an experienced Accountant who can quickly get across an established finance function, work autonomously and ensure continuity across key financial processes.
The role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide financial and management accounting support across multiple associated entities.
Key responsibilities
Preparing financial and management accounting reports
Maintaining and monitoring financial accounting systems and processes
General Ledger and bank account reconciliations
Assisting with budgeting, expenditure monitoring and financial reporting
Cashflow management, reporting and forecasting
Maintaining asset and depreciation schedules
Supporting month-end accounting processes
Managing and supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Supplier, credit card and account reconciliations
Assisting with debt collection and invoicing
Supporting financial management of projects and grants, including job costing
Preparing information for statutory and taxation requirements including BAS,



PAYG and FBT
Assisting with accounting audits
Providing payroll support, including payroll on-costs such as superannuation, WorkCover, Payroll Tax and PAYG
Providing broader accounting and finance support as required
About you
This role will suit an experienced, hands‐on Financial Accountant who is comfortable stepping into an established setting and taking ownership of a broad range of finance responsibilities.
Ideally, you will have:
A strong understanding of financial and management accounting principles
Experience across General Ledger, reconciliations and financial reporting
Strong accounts payable and accounts receivable knowledge
Experience with budgeting, cashflow and financial analysis
Knowledge of BAS, GST, FBT and other Australian statutory requirements
Payroll knowledge, including PAYG, superannuation, Payroll Tax and WorkCover
Experience using
MYOB
or a similar accounting system
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A relevant
Accounting degree and CPA/CA qualification
will be highly regarded.
Experience within an
RTO, VET/training environment, not-for-profit or construction-related organisation
would also be advantageous.
Why consider this opportunity?
Immediate start
Temporary Financial Accountant opportunity
Broad, hands‐on accounting position
Work closely with the Finance Manager
Opportunity to receive a handover from the outgoing
Financial Accountant
Varied role across financial accounting, management reporting, reconciliations, compliance and finance operations
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📌 Financial Accountant – Temp | Immediate Start | Brunswick (Melbourne)
🏢 Advance Human Resources
📍 Melbourne