Job Description

A newly created role at a fast-growing, global asset management with a reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes across a wide range of asset classes.

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Managing billions in assets and continuing to attract significant capital, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering creative lending and investment solutions across a diverse range of investment strategies.

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With continued growth comes opportunity—making this an ideal environment for ambitious finance professionals looking to accelerate their careers.

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If you're a recently qualified accountant coming from audit, fund accounting, or a financial control background, this role offers genuine ownership, direct exposure to investment activity, and a clear pathway into a broader finance leadership career.

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Key responsibilities:

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- Deliver accurate month-end and period-end closes across multiple consolidated entities.
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- Manage key accounting processes including cash, revenue, distributions, interest, expenses, intercompany transactions, and consolidation adjustments.
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- Review entity P&Ls; and prepare management reporting commentary.
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- Support statutory reporting requirements, year-end audits, and financial statement preparation.
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- Maintain the integrity of legal entities, including statutory accounts, regulatory reporting, tax compliance, and indirect tax obligations.
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- Perform reconciliations and ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and controls.
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- Assist with technical accounting analysis and documentation.
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- Support transaction settlement processes across lending and investment activities.
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- Partner with investment, operations, and external service providers to support lending transactions.
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- Contribute to the implementation and optimisation of a new loan management platform.
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- Support finance transformation initiatives and technology projects.
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- Identify opportunities to improve controls, efficiency, and reporting processes.
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- Maintain clear and up-to-date process documentation.
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- Build strong relationships with investment teams, portfolio managers, finance stakeholders, and external auditors.
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- Operate as a trusted business partner, providing insight and support beyond traditional financial reporting responsibilities.
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About you:

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- CA or CPA qualified, ideally with at least 12 months of post-qualification experience.
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- Background in audit, fund accounting, trust accounting, financial control, or a related environment.
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- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including AASB and IFRS reporting standards.
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- Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying process improvements.
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- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
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- Interested in developing broader controllership capabilities across reporting, controls, tax, and commercial finance.
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- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
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📌 Financial Accountant - Asset Management (New South Wales)
🏢 Lanson Partners
📍 New South Wales