Join an established multi entity organisation as a Financial Accountant on a 12 month FTC

Your new company
This established Sydney-based business operates a diverse multi-entity group and is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Working closely with an experienced Head of Finance, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the finance function while supporting reporting, compliance and operational finance activities.
Based in the Eastern Suburbs, this is a hands-on role offering broad exposure across financial accounting, compliance, reporting, cash flow and business partnering.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing and lodging BAS across multiple entities

- Preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules for consolidated reporting

- Assisting with audit and tax processes, including liaising with external accountants and auditors

- Completing month end activities including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations

- Supporting year end close and preparation of audit workpapers

- Assisting with cash flow forecasting and reporting

- Managing fortnightly supplier payment runs

- Reviewing payroll and superannuation payments for accuracy and compliance

- Supporting annual budgeting processes and preparing variance analysis





- Acting as a key point of contact for internal finance queries

- Providing ad hoc reporting and analysis to support business decision making

What you'll need to succeed

- CA or CPA qualified, or currently studying towards completion

- 3 to 5 years of experience in a Financial Accountant or Senior Accountant position

- Strong technical accounting skills across BAS, reconciliations and month end reporting

- Experience working within a multi-entity environment is highly regarded

- Strong Excel skills and exposure to Xero or similar accounting systems

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines

- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business

What you'll get in return

- Broad exposure across a multi-entity group structure

- Direct partnership with an experienced Head of Finance

- Diverse role spanning reporting, compliance and operational finance

- 12 month fixed term contract with immediate impact and responsibility

- The salary for the role is between $110k and $130k + super

What you need to do now

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📌 Financial Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Sydney