Financial Accountant | 6 Month Contract

Job title : Financial Accountant | 6 Month Contract
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Job reference : KB5590
The Role 

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a leading organisation based in Macquarie Park on an initial 6-month contract.

Working within a collaborative and high-performing finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations and broader accounting activities.

This role will provide exposure to a range of stakeholders across the business and is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on role within a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting while also contributing to process improvements and finance projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and detailed variance analysis.
  • Support audit, compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and provide financial insights and support.
  • Assist with finance projects and process improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.
About You
  • Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or Senior Financial Accountant role.
  • Strong technical accounting and month-end experience.
  • Excellent reconciliation and financial reporting skills.
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
  • CA/CPA qualification or working towards qualification is highly regarded.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
  • Available to commence immediately or at short notice.
What's on Offer?
  • 6-month contract with immediate start
  • $110,000 - $120,000 + Super
  • Convenient Macquarie Park location
  • Collaborative and supportive finance environment
  • Opportunity to gain broad exposure across financial accounting
  • Potential to make an immediate impact within a busy finance function
For more information about this opportunity, please click apply to express interest for a confidential conversation, or contact Kate Bryant at Sharp & Carter kbryant@sharpandcarter.com.au