Financial Accountant (Temp-to-Perm) Immediate start!

Sydney CBD | 3-Month Temporary Assignment with Permanent Opportunity

$50ph - $60ph + super

An exciting chance has become available for a Financial Accountant to join an innovative Australian financial services business in the life insurance sector.

The business is seeking a hands-on Financial Accountant to join initially on a 3-month temporary temporary assignment , with a strong intention to convert the successful candidate into a permanent team member.

This is an all-rounder role you'll gain handle accounts receivable and payables, as well as financial reporting, tax, payroll, cash flow management and business operations.

The Role

This position will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, overseeing a range of transactional and reporting responsibilities and working in a small company environment in a standalone/2-person capacity.

Key responsibilities include:

- Ownership of the general ledger, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Managing month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments and supporting working papers.
- Assisting with monthly management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
- Processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and employee expense processes.
- Monitoring daily cash flow requirements and supporting cash flow forecasting activities.
- Assisting with annual statutory reporting, financial statement preparation and external audits.
- Preparing GST, payroll tax, FBT, ESS and income tax calculations for review and lodgement.
- Liaising with external stakeholders including auditors, ASIC,



the ATO and key suppliers.
- Supporting the documentation of accounting policies, processes and technical accounting papers.
- Identifying opportunities to improve controls, streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies.
- Assisting with ad hoc finance projects and business initiatives.

About You

- CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion).
- Strong month-end, reconciliation and financial reporting capabilities.
- Exposure to statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit processes.
- Experience managing or overseeing AP, AR, payroll and cash flow activities.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to operate in a growing business environment.
- Solid communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels.
- Immediately available and no notice period.

Why Join?

- Temp-to-perm pathway following the initial 3-month temporary assignment
- High level of ownership and visibility across the finance function.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where ideas and process improvements are encouraged.
- CBD location with a growing team and strong business momentum.
- 1-2 days WFH

If you're immediately available or coming to the end of a contract and are looking for a role with genuine long-term potential, we'd love to hear from you. Please call Daniel Song on or *******@people2people.com.au

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📌 Financial Accountant (Temp2perm) (City of Sydney)
🏢 People2People
📍 City of Sydney