Accountant - Finance

Location: Sydney, New South Wales Employment Type: Full-time - Permanent Role

The Prospect

Our client is a well-established, faith-based organisation with a strong commitment to its values and mission. An opportunity is available for an experienced Accountant to join the Finance team and take ownership of the financial accounting and reporting for a portfolio of designated entities. This is a varied role covering full general ledger ownership, financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

- Take full ownership of the general ledger for designated entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Maintain accurate accounts and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage accruals, capital works accounting and financial reporting.
- Prepare annual statutory financial statements and required government reporting.
- Assist with BAS and FBT reporting.
- Prepare monthly management reports and provide insightful commentary on financial performance and variances.
- Assist with annual budgeting and financial analysis.




- Liaise with external auditors and provide required working papers.
- Review and approve Accounts Payable transactions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance team.
- Work closely with leadership, Business Partners and administration teams to provide meaningful financial insight.

About You - You will ideally have:

- CA or CPA qualification.
- Strong technical accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience owning and managing a full general ledger.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with a large ERP system.
- A willingness to support and align with the organisation's values and mission.

Faith & Values

Our client has a strong Christian, faith-based culture. The successful candidate will be expected to respect and support the organisation's Christian values and mission.

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📌 Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 New South Wales