Financial / Management Accountant
About the Role
based in Sydney.
This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, analysis, and insights to support strategic decision-making across the organisation. You will oversee month-end closing, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, assist with audits and budgets, and provide actionable recommendations to optimise financial performance and resource allocation.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across trading, retail, and hospitality operations, and to play an active role in a major system migration project.
Key Responsibilities
75%
- Overseeing the tasks of the Assistant Accountant, with end-to-end responsibility for month-end close, including general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, supporting the audit process, budget follow-up and being involved in system improvements
25%
- Conducting variance analysis on the P&L;, primarily focused on trading performance and developing strong relationships with stakeholders
Additional responsibilities:
Prepare monthly financial accounts, management reports, and balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner
Assist with supplier and other creditor payments in accordance with company policies
Maintain crate purchase, destruction, evaluation, and stock reconciliation records
Maintain cash at bank balances and review bank reconciliations
Redesign and implement a revised chart of accounts to reflect operational and reporting needs
Review and restructure existing financial reports for clarity and alignment with organisational goals
Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and the company's annual budgets




Liaise with external accountants to prepare Income Tax and Fringe Benefits Tax returns
· Manage seafood trading income and expenditure, including daily postings, reconciliations, and detailed analysis
Key Attributes
CA/CPA qualified
Comfortable working across multiple systems, with experience in variance analysis and ad hoc reporting
Excellent communicator with the ability to partner with different stakeholders
Benefits of this Position
Full ownership of the role and active participation in a major system migration
Very friendly, warm, and dynamic team environment with confident and
Skills & Qualifications
Master's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
Professional accounting certification (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent)
Proven accounting experience with strong focus on financial reporting and systems improvement
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
Knowledge of Australian accounting principles, legislation, and tax requirements
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This is an in office position.
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📌 Financial Management Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Robert Half Australia
📍 Sydney