Talent Quarter, a leading mid-sized, national health care recruitment specialist company, is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team on a 12 month full time contract covering a period of maternity leave, with a view to permanent.
This is a hands-on role within a lean, high-performing finance function, suited to a detail-focused accountant who enjoys broad exposure across financial accounting, management reporting and multi-state compliance.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with our Senior Management Accountant, you will:
Own the month end close, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and payroll related journals
Complete balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities and cost centres, clearing reconciling items promptly
Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis against budget
Deliver weekly margin reporting to support commercial decision making
Maintain the general ledger and the integrity of financial data across the group
Support statutory compliance including BAS, payroll tax and workers compensation lodgements across multiple states
Assist with the year end audit, including preparation of audit schedules and liaison with external auditors
Support AR and AP functions and contribute to system, process and reporting improvement
Provide ad hoc financial analysis to the CFO and Senior Management Accountant
About you
You are a capable, detail-focused accountant who takes ownership of your work and communicates clearly with people outside of finance.
You will bring:
CA or CPA qualification, or actively working towards qualification
2 to 3 years' experience in a financial or management accounting role
Strong knowledge of month end close, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger management
Experience with cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero and strong Excel skills.



Power BI proficiency is advantageous
Exposure to payroll tax, workers compensation or other multi-state compliance obligations is highly regarded
High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
Experience in the service, recruitment, labour hire or healthcare sector is desirable but not essential
Why join Talent Quarter - our EVP
Broad exposure - work across financial accounting, management accounting and compliance in the one role
Direct access - work side by side with an experienced CFO and the finance leadership team
Purpose-led organisation - contribute to care, quality and impact across communities
Supportive, values driven culture - integrity, collaboration and accountability matter here
Flexibility - hybrid working with 2 days from home, based in our [Sydney or Perth] office
A genuine pathway - a 12 month contract with a view to a permanent role
Our commitment to inclusion
At Talent Quarter, we believe everyone deserves to feel protected, respected and valued for who they are.
We're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities and lived experiences. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.
If there's anything we can do to make your experience with Talent Quarter more comfortable or accessible, including reasonable adjustments or a preferred way of communicating, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand what you need and make appropriate arrangements wherever we can.
Our values guide how we show up every day - to Raise the Bar, Own It, Make it Safe, Build and Nurture Connections, Create Joy and Be Real. That means creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued for who they are.
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📌 Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Talent Quarter
📍 New South Wales