Accountant

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Company Background

Our client is a professional performing arts company located in the Sydney Creative Arts Precinct, Walsh Bay. As a leading company in its field, it shares cultural works with audiences locally and internationally, making a significant impact on the performing arts scene for over 30 years!

This role is a fixed-term contract due to start in February 2026. You will be covering someone on parental leave for a minimum of 12 months.

The Role

In this broad role, you will report to an extremely down-to-earth and approachable CFO. Your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Month-end journals (accruals, balance sheet reconciliations)
• Reconciling ticket sales 
• Invoicing and bank reconciliations
• Royalty calculations and reconciliations
• Ad hoc reporting for broader team
• Providing support to accounts assistant
• Payroll assistance
• Operational support (e.g. point of contact for outsourced IT)

Your Background

To be considered for this Accountant opportunity, you will meet most of the following criteria:

• Prior experience in a similar role (Accountant, Senior Bookkeeper, Accounts & Operations All-rounder, Finance Officer, Assistant Accountant, etc.)
• Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables and vlookups)
• Royalties experience is highly desirable
• A passion for the arts/music industry is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Full Australian working rights

If you are keen to apply for this Accountant role, please contact Kiana Solakovski at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 2015, quoting reference 9711 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.