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)
- Strong 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 family.
- Volunteer Leave – Make a meaningful difference with 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity of your choice.
- Employment Assistance Program – Be confident that you and your family are supported with access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
- CDC Social Events – CDC’s offers staff and their family’s inclusive events that nurtures relationships, connection and friendships across the business. CDC hosts BBQs, family picnics and community events, bringing together CDC staff in different settings.

About You

This role would be suitable for a CA/CPA‑qualified candidate holding demonstrated experience within Project Accounting, Quantity Surveying, or Contracts Administration. Exposure within the construction field, or adjacent industries, is highly desirable.

- Highly‑motivated, strong communication skills, and an effective team player.
- Ability to set and manage deadlines across shifting environments.
- Previous experience in forecasting across ambiguous and changing environments.
- Proactive, self‑starter, eager to learn and develop within the industry.
- Ability to develop key stakeholder relationships, drive outcomes, and determine sources of truth.

Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.

Job Description

Well known wellness brand on the lookout for an energetic and switched on Accountant to join the finance team on an initial 14 month contract.

Details of the role:

- Own your slice of month‑end — journals, accruals, reconciliations, workpapers, reporting packs
- Run balance sheet recs and support P&L; reviews and variance analysis
- Manage fixed assets, capex and depreciation, including additions and disposals
- Handle bank, credit card, cash and daily sales reconciliations
- Get across BAS workpapers and FBT analysis (bonus points if you already are)
- Provide AP backup when needed — coding, approvals, payment runs
- Be the finance person the teams actually want to talk to

To be considered for this role:
- 2‑4 years in finance or accounting, degree‑backed
- CPA/CA qualified, working towards it, or a strong Assistant Accountant ready to step up
- Confident with Excel — PivotTables, lookups, clean recs
- ERP exposure (Dynamics 365 BC, Adyen, Exerp or similar) is a plus, not a must
- A steady head for deadlines and a habit of catching small issues before they become big ones

Reporting to the Finance & Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, payroll operations and statutory compliance across our Australian and New Zealand businesses.





Key Duties & Responsibilities

- Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, including credit control, cash flow management and customer/supplier administration.
- Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, journals and month‑end/year‑end reporting activities.
- Analyse revenue, margins and business performance to support commercial decision‑making.
- Manage statutory compliance, including BAS lodgements and audit requirements.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and controls.
- Mentor junior team members and provide support across Accounts Payable and Receivable functions.

Payroll Management
- Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for Australia and Recent Zealand employees.
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment obligations.
- Maintain payroll records, manage employee lifecycle changes and respond to payroll enquiries.
- Coordinate payroll reconciliations, audits, statutory reporting and year‑end obligations.
- Support payroll system enhancements and process improvements.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation requirements and company policies.
- Maintain strong financial controls, accuracy and confidentiality across all finance and payroll activities. Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, business projects and strategic objectives.

Requirements What We’re Looking For
- Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in financial accounting and payroll administration
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll, taxation and superannuation requirements
- Excellent analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy with solid communication and stakeholder management skills
- Intermediate to advanced Excel capability

Highly Regarded
- CA or CPA qualification
- Experience with Dynamics Business Central, MYOB Payroll, Concur Expense and Factorial HRIS
- Experience with multi‑state Australian and New Zealand payrolls
- Exposure to multi‑currency accounting and divisional reporting
- Experience within aviation, engineering, maintenance or professional services industries

Why Join Us
- Exposure to a globally recognised aviation organisation
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- A role with variety, responsibility and genuine impact

At the NSW Department of Education , we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- Ongoing Full time
- Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
- Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $133,348 to $ 146,945 + super and annual leave loading
- Join the NSW Department of Education's Capital Compliance team and play a key role in supporting the financial management in capital investment that delivers schools and educational facilities

About the role

As the Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in strengthening the Department's capital financial governance by leading assurance, compliance and reporting activities across a diverse capital portfolio. You will lead and coordinate asset revaluation processes, oversee the integrity of capital accounting and reporting, and ensure financial practices align with legislative requirements, departmental policies and external standards.

Working collaboratively with finance teams, business partners and external stakeholders, you will provide trusted advice, identify opportunities to improve systems and processes, manage financial risks, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the department's capital financial management and support the delivery of quality public education.

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