Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join a high-performing finance team within a professional services environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to broaden their experience across financial reporting, management accounting, tax compliance and process improvement.
Working closely with senior finance professionals and key stakeholders, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
You will gain broad exposure across month-end, statutory compliance, reporting, budgeting and forecasting, while contributing to process improvements and supporting junior members of the finance team.
Key responsibilities
Prepare month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and revenue
Assist with monthly management accounts, reporting and financial commentary
Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
Support BAS, FBT and other tax compliance activities
Maintain the fixed asset register and chart of accounts
Assist with year-end reporting, audits and supporting work papers
Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
Prepare statutory and external financial reports
Review financial data and identify discrepancies or areas requiring investigation
Review employee expense claims and ensure accurate and consistent general ledger coding
Work collaboratively with Accounts Payable on vendor verification and finance processes
Maintain accurate financial records, documentation and filing systems




Provide guidance and support to junior finance team members
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and finance projects
Assist with ad hoc tasks across the broader finance function
About you
You will be a technically strong accountant with a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced professional services environment.
CA or CPA qualification, or be actively working towards qualification
3+ years' relevant accounting experience
Experience within professional services, ideally a law or similar professional environment
Solid knowledge of financial reporting and tax compliance
Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and working with large datasets
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
A collaborative approach with the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels
An interest in improving processes and finding more efficient ways of working
What's on offer
Broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting and compliance
Opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Exposure to process improvement and broader finance projects
Opportunity to develop your technical accounting and commercial skills
A role offering variety, responsibility and long-term career development

📌 Financial Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Appreciating Talent
📍 New South Wales