Financial Accountant

Job title : Financial Accountant
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 490819392
Join a growing finance team supporting multiple business entities in a hands-on Financial Accountant role. You'll play a key part in month-end reporting, balance sheet management, statutory compliance and continuous process improvement, while partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, responsibilities will include:
  • Prepare month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting across multiple entities.
  • Manage intercompany transactions, fixed assets and treasury-related accounting activities.
  • Assist with statutory reporting, external audits and compliance requirements.
  • Use Python and other automation tools to streamline reporting, improve data quality and enhance finance processes.
  • Support accounts payable, receivable and cash management processes as required.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver accurate financial information and resolve accounting queries.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and automation within the finance function.
  • Contribute to finance projects, system enhancements and business improvement initiatives.
About You
  • Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
  • CA/CPA qualified or working towards completion.
  • Around 3+ years' experience in financial accounting within a medium to large organisation.
  • Experience with treasury accounting
  • Exposure to Python or other automation tools to support reporting and process improvements.
  • Strong understanding of month-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Experience using ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and a passion for improving processes.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities while contributing to ongoing business and finance transformation initiatives.

Please click on the approproate link to apply. If you need to discuss further, reach out to Greta at gshelton@sharpandcarter.com.au