Job Description
Job Description
Hero Calling Financial Accountant 6-7 Month Contract
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Calling all heroes (immediately available accountants), we recruiting on behalf of a prominent organisation for an experienced Financial Accountant to provide critical support across calendar year-end and audit. This is an excellent 6-7 month contract for a technically strong, dependable accountant who can step into an established finance function and provide a genuine safe pair of hands through a busy reporting period.
Fact File:
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Role:
Financial Accountant
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Contract Type:
6-7 Month Contract
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Start Date:
Ideally second week of October
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Contract End:
Early May ****
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Rate:
$75ph + Super
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Location:
Perth - South of the River
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Industry:
Large, Complex Organisation
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Key Focus:
Financial Accounting, Year-End & Audit
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Availability:
Candidates must be able to commit through the key audit period
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About the Role:
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Joining an established finance team, you will provide hands-on financial accounting support ahead of the incumbent Financial Accountant commencing paternity leave at the end of November.
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Starting during October will allow for a comprehensive handover before interim audit commences in November, followed by calendar year-end and the broader external audit cycle.
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This is a delivery-focused role suited to an experienced Financial Accountant who can quickly understand an established environment, take ownership of their responsibilities and ensure deadlines are met throughout a critical reporting period.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support month-end and calendar year-end close processes.
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Prepare journals, accruals and other financial accounting adjustments.
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Complete balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
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Prepare financial reporting schedules and supporting documentation.
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Assist with interim and year-end audit requirements.
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Prepare audit workpapers and respond to auditor information requests.
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Investigate and resolve accounting and reconciliation issues.
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Maintain strong financial controls and supporting documentation.
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Work closely with internal finance stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.
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Provide broader financial accounting support as required.
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Short but Sweet:
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We are seeking a technically strong and dependable Financial Accountant with:
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CA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
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Strong hands-on financial accounting experience.
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Proven month-end and year-end reporting capability.
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Previous exposure to external audit and audit workpapers.
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Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience.
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Experience within a medium-to-large or complex organisation.
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Exposure to large ERP environments and the ability to learn recent systems quickly.
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Strong Excel and analytical skills.
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Commercial, government, education and not-for-profit backgrounds all considered.
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A track record of delivering consistently through busy reporting periods.
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Genuine commitment to seeing the contract through to May ****.
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Due to the timing of year-end and audit,
leave flexibility will be limited during January and February
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two-week Christmas shutdown
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Stephen's Heroes:
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Want to be part of an elite candidate pool representing the top 1% of the immediately available market?
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Keen to help 'save' any business at a moments notice?
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Reach out to
Stephen Lutman (ACMA, CGMA)
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"Recruiting finance professionals at speed - Backed by CIMA qualified experience"
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📌 Financial Accountant (Western Australia)
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