Senior Accountant

2000 Sydney $110,000 - $160,000 per year Perigon Group

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Job Description

Leading global legal firm on the lookout for a Senior Accountant to join its Sydney finance team for a 14 to 16 month contract. You’ll report to the Finance Manager and will drive the reporting, budgeting and tax compliance for the Australian business.

What you’ll be doing:

This role will involve hands‑on accounting as well as more strategic work. You’ll prepare and review journals, run variance and trend analysis, and drive the month‑end close. You’ll own balance sheet reconciliations and keep everything within the firm’s control framework.

You’ll also support the annual budget, the six‑monthly forecasts and monthly, quarterly and annual management and group reporting. You will be required to work closely with the World Firm Finance team.

In addition you’ll support tax compliance across GST, Payroll Tax, FBT, Global Mobility and Income Tax, working with internal stakeholders and external advisors. You’ll also be the first port of call for external audit queries. A big part of the role is managing the day‑to‑day relationship with the Global Shared Services Centre: monitoring performance, reviewing outputs and fixing what needs fixing.

To be considered for this role you will be:

- CA or CPA qualified (or equivalent)
- Proven Senior Accountant experience working in legal or professional services would be highly regarded.
- Exposure to GST, Payroll Tax, FBT, Global Mobility and Income Tax
- Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
- Solid analytical, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills
- IFRS knowledge and Oracle Financials (or a similar ERP) are all preferred, but not essential





Beyond the technical side, you’re a collaborative team player who can also work autonomously with sound judgment. You have a sharp eye for detail, a real commitment to accuracy, and communication skills that hold up in a fast‑moving environment.

About Us

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia and New Zealand’s leading operator of secure, world‑class data centre facilities. CDC plays a unique role in the fabric of the nations in which we operate, and we take this responsibility very seriously.

With multiple facilities across Australia and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide large‑scale secure data centre campuses that support co‑location, dedicated and hyperscale compute environments, with all campuses interconnected with high‑speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the Role





The Senior Project Accountant plays a key role in supporting procurement efforts within CDC for ongoing construction activities, overseeing all financial aspects of the design and construction of our Data Centre builds. This position collaborates closely with our Development and Finance teams to prepare, reconcile, and analyse construction projects, delivering insightful financial analysis to both internal and external stakeholders.

Other duties include:

- Attend monthly Project Control Group Meetings with internal CDC and external stakeholders to identify and address commercial and accounting issues affecting project costs.
- Provide detailed cost analysis for multiple projects, contributing to effective Capex decision‑making.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, variance analyses, and Project Accounting reports for timely distribution to the Board and senior stakeholders.
- Act as the key contact with suppliers, proactively addressing invoice and financing issues.
- Analyse complex cost scenarios, providing astute and concise advice and commentary.
- Support the Development team with ad‑hoc queries and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

What’s in it for you

CDC offers excellent employment conditions and benefits such as:

- CDC Academy – Mark your mark by enhancing your professional development with the CDC Academy. Enrol in specialised training courses that will help you develop skills and ensure you thrive in your chosen career.
- CDC Day – An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and wellbeing.
- Parental Leave – Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you start, grow and care for your fami

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