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Financial Accountant - Commercial Focus
- Posted17 April 2026
- Salary$120,000 + Super
- LocationSydney
- Job type Contract or Temp
- Discipline Finance & Accounting
- Reference1713697
Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant to join a well-established, community-focused organisation in a temp-to-perm capacity. This role is ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys partnering with operational teams, and improving systems and reporting. As this organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector, the role is highly meaningful and purpose-driven.
You will work closely with senior finance leadership and play a key role in monthly reporting, grant acquittals, financial modelling, and systems optimisation. This position will commence as a 2–3 month contract with a strong view to becoming permanent. It is perfect for candidates who are immediately available or finishing a contract.
You will work closely with senior finance leadership and play a key role in monthly reporting, grant acquittals, financial modelling, and systems optimisation. This position will commence as a 2–3 month contract with a strong view to becoming permanent. It is perfect for candidates who are immediately available or finishing a contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis
- Produce program and service line P&Ls across multiple funding streams
- Partner with non-finance managers across service delivery teams
- Translate financial performance into practical business insights
- Month-End & Financial Control - Own the month-end process, including journals, accruals and reconciliations
- Maintain the fixed asset register
- Track expenditure in line with funding requirements
- Prepare detailed financial acquittal reports
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Modelling - Support budgets, forecasts and cash flow planning
- Conduct financial modelling for new programs and service expansion
- Systems & Reporting - Build dashboards and management packs using Power BI and Excel
- Identify and implement system improvements and integrations
- 4–7+ years’ experience in accounting or management accounting
- Experience MS Dynamics Business Central
- Experience within government-funded or NFP organisations highly desirable
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills