ABOUT OUR CLIENT AND THE ROLE
Our client is an established investment management business seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their corporate finance team on an initial three-month contract.
Working within an experienced finance team, you'll provide hands-on accounting support across the business's corporate entities, assisting with day-to-day financial accounting, month-end reporting and maintaining accurate financial records.
This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, work autonomously and is comfortable getting involved in both financial and transactional accounting tasks. Based in Melbourne CBD, this is a full-time, office-based position with an immediate start preferred. There may be potential for an extension or longer-term opportunity depending on business requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Our client is an established investment management business seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their corporate finance team on an initial three-month contract.
Working within an experienced finance team, you'll provide hands-on accounting support across the business's corporate entities, assisting with day-to-day financial accounting, month-end reporting and maintaining accurate financial records.
This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, work autonomously and is comfortable getting involved in both financial and transactional accounting tasks. Based in Melbourne CBD, this is a full-time, office-based position with an immediate start preferred. There may be potential for an extension or longer-term opportunity depending on business requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage day-to-day financial accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journals and accruals
- Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Assist with month-end close and preparation of management reporting
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
- Support accounts payable, invoicing, payments and other transactional accounting requirements
- Prepare working papers and assist with BAS and statutory compliance requirements
- Review accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information
- Work closely with senior finance team members to meet reporting deadlines
- Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks and process improvements as required
- Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or similar hands-on accounting position
- Strong technical accounting skills across general ledger, reconciliations, journals and month-end reporting
- Hands-on experience using Xero is essential
- Good working knowledge of Excel
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- CA or CPA qualified or working towards qualification will be highly regarded
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records
- Comfortable working autonomously while supporting a broader finance team
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Immediate availability or a short notice period will be highly regarded
