Job Description

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- Finance Systems & Reporting Focus | ERP & Process Improvement Exposure
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- CBD location - Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra | WFH
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The Opportunity n

This opportunity is based in either Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra, with 3 days in the office.

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Our client is a privately backed infrastructure company supporting government and enterprise clients, with a growing domestic and international presence. With a strong focus on reliability and innovation, the business is currently undertaking a major finance system transformation.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded accountant with a passion for systems, data, and process improvement to join a high-performing finance team. Working closely with Finance, IT, and operational stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimising financial systems, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing reporting capabilities across the business.

The Challenge n

Reporting to the Finance Systems Manager, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

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- Maintaining and supporting accounting systems and related applications to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
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- Performing configuration, testing, validation, and support of system upgrades, enhancements, and changes
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- Ensuring the integrity, quality, and consistency of financial data across multiple systems and reporting outputs
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- Supporting month-end and year-end processes by ensuring system outputs reconcile accurately to the general ledger
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- Developing, maintaining, and enhancing standard and ad hoc financial reports using ERP systems, Excel, and Power BI
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- Identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, and reporting efficiencies
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- Documenting system processes, controls, data flows, and user guides
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- Providing support and troubleshooting assistance to finance system users across the business
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- Assisting with the maintenance and enhancement of internal controls embedded within financial systems
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- Supporting audits, system reviews, and control testing through the provision of data and reporting analysis
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- Contributing to finance transformation initiatives and projects involving system and data enhancements
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The Expertise n

Please consider expressing interest if you possess the following:

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- 5+ years' experience within a Financial Accountant, Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Analyst, or similar role
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- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
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- Strong understanding of general ledger structures, financial reporting, and accounting processes.
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- Experience supporting ERP systems, system implementations, upgrades, or process improvement initiatives
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- Robust analytical skills with the ability to identify data issues and implement practical solutions
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- CPA or CA qualification, or working towards completion, will be highly regarded
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The Next Step n

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration, or a copy of the position description, please call Elise Karanfilovski for a confidential discussion on .

About ThompsonCook n

At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

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- Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
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- Finance Managers & Financial Controller
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- Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
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- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll
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We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.

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📌 Finance System Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Thompsoncook
📍 Sydney