Senior Commercial Accountant - Immediate start

Job title : Senior Commercial Accountant - Immediate start
Location : New South Wales
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : Kate Bryant
Job reference : KB4455
The role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Commercial Accountant to join a well-established organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

With an immediate start available, this role is ideal for a commercially focused accounting professional who is ready to hit the ground running and partner with stakeholders across the business.

Working within a collaborative finance team, you'll play a key role in delivering financial insights, supporting operational decision-making and ensuring the smooth delivery of core finance functions.

This is a hands-on role that offers a broad mix of financial reporting, business partnering and process improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with operational leaders to provide commercial financial advice and support decision-making.
  • Prepare monthly management reports, financial analysis and board reporting.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
  • Support month-end and year-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Oversee payroll and ensure compliance with relevant statutory obligations.
  • Monitor financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
  • Support grant, project and operational reporting where required.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiency.
  • Build strong relationships across the organisation to support strategic and operational objectives.
About You 
  • CA or CPA qualification (or be nearing completion).
  • Previous experience in a Senior Commercial Accountant, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant position.
  • Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting and financial analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and communicate financial information to non-finance audiences.
  • Advanced Excel skills and exposure to ERP systems.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Previous Big 4 experience will be highly regarded.
  • Immediate availability, or the ability to commence at short notice
What's on Offer
  • 6-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start.
  • Hybrid working arrangements with offices located in Sydney CBD.
  • $120,000 base salary plus salary packaging and super.
  • A collaborative and supportive finance team with strong leadership.
  • A varied role offering exposure to both operational and commercial finance.
  • The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a values-driven organisation.
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