Job Description
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12-month contract with Permanent potential
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Interesting, complex organisation
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Employer of choice
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The Company
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Our client is a well-regarded, large and complex organisation with a diverse operational portfolio. They are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support a key business division focused on accommodation and community-based services. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance qualified who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, delivering quality reporting, and contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.
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The Role
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Reporting into the finance leadership team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting, analysis, and reporting of key financial data across a multi-faceted operational portfolio. You will also provide financial management support, contribute to month-end and year-end activities, and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and compliance requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
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Prepare month-end journals in line with relevant accounting standards
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Reconcile balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers
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Manage accounting activities for an accommodation and community services portfolio
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Deliver accurate and timely monthly management reports
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Analyse budget variances and provide meaningful commentary on performance
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Assist in preparing financial commentary for management reporting
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Support the annual budgeting and cash flow forecasting process
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Provide reporting across multiple operating business units within the portfolio
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Oversee monthly financial close activities for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including year-end support
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Provide advice on financial management, reporting, budgeting,
reconciliations, compliance, and financial policy matters
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Liaise with internal finance teams and operational stakeholders to gather information and ensure consistency in financial processes
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Assist with annual reporting requirements, month-end close, subsidiary ledger close, and reconciliations
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Support ad hoc finance tasks and projects as required
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Your Profile
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A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
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Full professional membership with a recognised Australian accounting body such as CA ANZ or CPA Australia
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Proven experience in financial management, accounting, reporting, and analysis
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Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial legislation, and best practice, including exposure to IFRS
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Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
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Strong reconciliation and month-end close experience
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Advanced Excel skills and strong overall systems capability
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Experience using ERP/accounting systems
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
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A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and show initiative
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What's on Offer
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Opportunity to join a large, respected organisation with a complex and interesting portfolio
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Broad role with exposure to reporting, business partnering, budgeting, and operational finance
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Collaborative team environment
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Meaningful work supporting essential accommodation and community-focused services
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Central Perth location
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📌 Management Accountant (Perth)
🏢 NACBA
📍 Perth