Financial Accountant | Design

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Company Background

Our client is a premium construction and design group delivering high-end projects across Sydney. The business has a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and attention to detail and continues to grow, creating genuine opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, commercial environment.

They have recently invested in their finance function, upgrading to new systems for finance.  You’ll be supported by an experienced, CA qualified finance leader and work closely with stakeholders across the business.  It’s a great role for someone who wants to hone their business partnering skills and enjoys a broad range of responsibilities.

The Role

The Financial Accountant will support the Financial Controller with the following tasks:

• Owning month-end close, including journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Management reporting, P&L analysis, and providing meaningful variance commentary for multiple business units.

• Managing statutory obligations, including BAS, FBT, and Payroll Tax

• Assisting with year-end reporting and supporting external accountants/advisors as required

• Budgeting/forecasting support and financial insights to operational stakeholders (opportunity to develop your business partnering skills)

• Cash flow support and key financial reconciliations

• Supporting continuous improvement across systems, reporting, and finance processes

Your Background

The right candidate for our client will have/be:-

•  Demonstrated experience in financial accounting with strong month-end and balance sheet reconciliation capability

• Proven management reporting and analysis experience (P&L / variance analysis)

• CA or CPA qualified (or near completion) – essential

• Strong communication skills and confidence partnering with non-finance stakeholders

• Full working rights in Australia for permanent employment (Sorry, no WHV)

It would be highly regarded if you have experience in construction/fit-out / project-based environments, but it is not essential.

If you are keen to apply for this Financial Accountant role, please apply below. For any further questions, please contact Adele on 02 8324 5647, quoting reference 10404.

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.