Job DescriptionJoin a growing financial services business in a broad Senior Accountant rolen
Your new company
n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing and innovative financial services business on an initial 6-month contract. This is a broad, hands-on role where you will take genuine ownership of the day-to-day finance function across multiple entities, working closely with the Head of Finance and gaining exposure to a fast-moving fintech and digital asset environment.
Your new role
n Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for a broad range of financial accounting activities and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Your responsibilities will include:
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- Owning the month-end close across multiple entities, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations
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- Preparing monthly financial statements, supporting schedules and variance analysis
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- Managing accounts payable, employee expenses, approvals and payment runs
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- Running and reconciling payroll, including superannuation, leave accruals and STP reporting
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- Preparing BAS/IAS, PAYG withholding, payroll tax and FBT requirements
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- Preparing year-end financial statements and audit workpapers
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- Liaising with external auditors and supporting the annual audit process
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- Maintaining accurate accounting records and reconciliations
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- Supporting treasury activities and digital asset accounting
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- Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes,
controls and automation
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What you'll need to succeed n
nTo be successful in this role, you will be a hands-on and technically strong accountant who is comfortable taking ownership within a smaller finance environment. You will ideally have:n
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- CA or CPA qualification
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- Minimum 5 years' accounting experience
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- Strong hands-on month-end and financial reporting experience
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- Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills
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- Experience preparing financial statements and audit workpapers
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- Positive knowledge of Australian tax and payroll compliance
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- Experience using Xero or similar cloud-based accounting systems
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- Advanced Excel skills
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- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing deadlines
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- Financial services, fintech or regulated industry experience would be highly regarded
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What you'll get in return n
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- Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension or permanency
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- Broad, hands-on role with genuine ownership across the finance function
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- Work closely with the Head of Finance and have a visible impact on the business
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- Exposure to a growing fintech environment
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- Opportunity to improve finance processes, controls and automation
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- Hybrid working two days per week in the office
What you need to do now n
nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.n
nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.n
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