Financial Accountant – Renewable Energy (New South Wales)

Financial Accountant – Renewable Energy (New South Wales)

11 Sep
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Hiringa Energy
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New South Wales

11 Sep

Hiringa Energy

New South Wales

? Support major renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across Australia
? Join a small, collaborative team, doing innovative work, where your work has visible impact
Hiringa is a next-generation energy company developing, building and operating renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across Australia and New Zealand.
We're working to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors, including heavy transport and industrial processes, by creating commercially sustainable energy infrastructure.
We're looking for a Financial Accountant to support our Australian entities and projects.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, improving how things work and turning financial information into practical insight for the wider business.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll work closely with our finance, project and operations teams.
You'll take a lead role in Australian financial reporting and tax compliance while helping strengthen the systems, controls and information that support good commercial decisions.
Our Sydney office is located in central Sydney (Customhouse Quay) and in amongst other clean tech innovators.
Your work will include:
Preparing monthly management accounts for our Australian entities
Preparing Australian tax calculations and filings, including GST, FBT and income tax
Leading annual financial statement preparation and supporting external audits
Maintaining fixed asset registers, depreciation and asset capitalisation
Supporting project budgets, forecasts and reporting by aligning financial and project accounting records




Preparing cash flow forecasts and ad hoc financial analysis
Supporting annual budgets and monthly or quarterly reforecasts
Managing day-to-day interactions with the Australian Taxation Office and external advisers
Strengthening internal controls and helping implement better finance systems, processes and data practices
Working closely with the project cost controls team to maintain accurate coding and accounting treatment.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a capable, curious accountant who combines strong technical fundamentals with a practical and cooperative approach.
You'll be comfortable owning recurring deliverables, working across several entities and projects, and improving processes as the business grows.
You'll bring:
CA or CPA qualification, with at least two years' post-qualification experience
Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS
Sound knowledge of Australian tax requirements, including GST, FBT and income tax
Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and annual financial statements in an in-house corporate environment
Experience within Energy and/or Construction industries preferred but not essential.




Confidence working with accounting platforms such as Xero, MYOB or other ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills and an interest in using data and AI tools to work smarter
High attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to work with people across the business
The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work with a high degree of confidentiality
How You'll Work
You take ownership and follow through
You solve problems proactively and bring others with you
You're comfortable with change, ambiguity and a growing business
You build trusted relationships and communicate clearly
You act with integrity and make decisions with the wider business in mind
You value different perspectives and contribute to an inclusive workplace
Why Join Hiringa?
We're a small, ambitious and values-led team working on projects that can make a genuine difference.
You'll have the opportunity to shape the Australian finance function, work alongside experienced people across finance, projects and operations, and see the direct impact of your work.
Broad exposure across corporate finance, project accounting and renewable energy infrastructure
Real ownership and scope to improve systems and processes
A supportive, collaborative culture with high trust and accountability
The chance to grow with a business that is building momentum across Australia and New Zealand
A focus on your career development and learning

📌 Financial Accountant – Renewable Energy (New South Wales)
🏢 Hiringa Energy
📍 New South Wales

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