Financial Accountant

Job title : Financial Accountant
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : Steph Dawson
Contact email : sdawson@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1725076
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing retail business as an experienced and driven finance professional. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for a broad range of financial and commercial activities, including but not limited to:
  • Prepare monthly financial reports, journals, accruals, reconciliations and month-end accounting activities across a diverse portfolio of investment and family office entities.
  • Support the preparation of management reporting, financial analysis and variance reporting to provide meaningful business insights.
  • Perform bank, investment and balance sheet reconciliations while supporting cash flow monitoring and forecasting.
  • Assist with statutory reporting, year-end financial statement preparation and external audit requirements.
  • Support tax compliance obligations, including BAS, FBT and income tax reconciliations across multiple entities.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial information, ad hoc analysis and support key business initiatives.
  • Assist in identifying areas of process and efficiency improvement within the Finance team.
  • Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of transactions.
About You
You will be a CA or CPA qualified accountant, or studying towards qualification, with ideally 3-5 years’ industry experience or seeking your first move out of Big 4 or Mid-Tier.  Your interpersonal and communication skills are first class, allowing you to gain the confidence of and develop strong professional relationships with those above and below you.

How To Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Steph Dawson at SDawson@sharpandcarter.com.au