Job Description
Senior Accountant - Stockbroking / Financial Services n
You'll report to the Financial Controller / CFO and look after core accounting, payroll and reconciliation work.
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Key responsibilities
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Preparing and reviewing general ledger reconciliations each month, and investigating and resolving variances
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Preparing and processing accounting journals, including month-end and year-end adjustments, accruals and prepayments
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Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
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Running end-to-end payroll, including superannuation, PAYG withholding and STP reporting
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Calculating and maintaining annual leave and long service leave provisions in line with relevant legislation and accounting standards
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Supporting the preparation of management and statutory financial statements
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Preparing audit files and responding to auditor queries, and supporting regulatory reporting and compliance requirements
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Helping migrate our accounting system to Xero, including data mapping, testing, reconciling balances and setting up new processes
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Finding ways to improve processes and controls within the finance function
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About you
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Commerce from an Australian university (or an equivalent recognised qualification)
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CA or CPA qualified (or close to completing)
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At least 5 years' accounting experience, including 2-3 years in audit (ideally with a chartered accounting firm)
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Robust hands‐on experience with Xero
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Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and Power Query
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Solid payroll experience, including leave entitlements and LSL calculations
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A strong eye for detail and the ability to manage month-end deadlines
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a collaborative approach
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Experience with accounting system implementations or migrations is highly regarded
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Experience in stockbroking, wealth management or financial services is highly regarded but not essential
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About us
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Phillip Capital is part of an international financial services group. We provide broking, trading and investment services to clients across Australia.
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📌 Senior Accountant - Stockbroking / Financial Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Phillip Services
📍 Melbourne