About the Company
Our client is a well-established Australian organisation with a robust reputation for stability, growth and employee retention.
With a collaborative and family-friendly culture, the business offers a supportive environment where people work closely together, share knowledge and genuinely enjoy being part of the team.
About the Role
This maternity leave contract presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a collaborative finance team and make an immediate contribution.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will work closely with both finance and operational stakeholders, taking ownership of financial reporting, compliance and month-end activities across multiple entities.
This is a hands-on role that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports
Ownership of month-end and year-end reporting processes
Revenue reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
Preparation of tax and compliance workpapers
BAS, Payroll Tax and FBT compliance
Audit preparation and support
Bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting
Providing guidance to an offshore accounting resource
Partnering with stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate financial reporting
Contributing to process improvement initiatives and finance projects
About You
You are a technically strong Financial Accountant who enjoys being part of a team, building strong stakeholder relationships and taking ownership of your work.




You will bring:
Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role
Strong month-end reporting and reconciliation experience
Demonstrated compliance experience across BAS, Payroll Tax and FBT
Advanced Excel skills
ERP system experience, with Dynamics NAV or Business Central highly regarded
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
A proactive and team-focused approach
What's on Offer?
Salary circa $110k + superannuation (depending on experience)
Maternity leave contract through to October ****, with potential for extension
Flexible start and finish times
Two days work from home following onboarding
Family-friendly and supportive culture
Collaborative finance team with strong leadership support
Opportunity to take ownership and make a genuine impact
Stable organisation with ongoing growth
Convenient northern suburbs location with parking available
If you're looking for a role where you can step into a well-established team, utilise your financial reporting and compliance expertise, and work closely with stakeholders across the business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Rachael Bates on ************ for a confidential discussion.
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If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruitment consultant so we can support your needs.

📌 Financial Accountant - Mat Leave To October 2027 (Brisbane)
🏢 People2People AU
📍 Brisbane