Junior Analyst

Job title : Junior Analyst
Location : Parramatta
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Circa $90,000 + Superannuation
Contact name : Trinity Dona
Contact email : tdona@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1697188
This newly created role, reporting to the FP&A Manager, is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to fast-track their pathway into an Analyst position. We’re seeking technically strong accountants with a genuine passion for analytics. The role offers a balanced split between governance-focused month-end responsibilities and exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.

Your responsibilities will include: 
  • Manage month-end and year-end close, including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis
  • Maintain general ledger and oversee industry-specific transactions (premium & claims bordereaux)
  • Prepare Board reports and monthly management packs
  • Manage settlements, levies, and fixed asset registers
  • Support tax compliance (GST, PAYG, FBT, Income Tax) and regulatory reporting (APRA/ASIC)
  • Support external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards
  • Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
  • Partner with stakeholders and support finance projects and process improvements
About You
  • 3–5 years’ accounting experience, ideally within large and complex environments
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with high attention to detail
  • Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills with financial modelling capability
  • Some exposure to Power BI is advantageous
  • Analytical, proactive, and solutions-focused
  • Comfortable working to strict regulatory and reporting deadlines
  • CA/CPA qualified or working towards (preferred)
What’s on Offer
  • Broad exposure across financial accounting, regulatory reporting, and FP&A
  • Direct interaction with senior stakeholders and Board-level reporting
  • Collaborative, high-performing finance team
  • Opportunity to add value and drive process improvements
If you are looking to step into a role that combines technical accounting with commercial exposure in a global environment, we would love to hear from you!