Senior Financial Accountant

Job title : Senior Financial Accountant
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $110,000 + Super
Contact name : Laura Ruddlesden
Contact email : lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1172076
Financial Accountant (Temporary Contract)

Immediate Start | CBD-Based Role | Working For A Recognisable and Global Organisation. 

We are currently partnering with a well-established global organisation to recruit a hands-on Financial Accountant for an immediate temporary assignment. This role will support the Senior Financial Accountant through a critical reporting period, with responsibility across financial reporting, lease accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and corporate reporting requirements.

The Role
This position will play a key role in supporting the Senior Financial Accountant with month-end and year-end reporting activities, helping to ensure the integrity of financial information across a large and complex business. Working closely with the broader finance team, you will contribute to accurate and timely financial reporting while providing technical accounting support across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Senior Financial Accountant with month-end and year-end close activities, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.
  • Manage lease accounting under IFRS 16, including reassessments, modifications, and related disclosures.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items.
  • Assist with statutory financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements.
  • Provide technical accounting support across a range of complex accounting matters.
  • Partner with finance and operational stakeholders across the global business to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
  • Support internal and external audit requirements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and corporate policies.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
About You
  • Proven Financial Accountant experience within a large, complex, or multinational organisation.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge. 
  • Experience supporting senior finance leaders through month-end and year-end reporting cycles.
  • Strong balance sheet reconciliation, fixed asset, and general ledger experience.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Available to commence immediately and contribute from day one.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team within a global organisation, supporting a Senior Financial Accountant during a critical reporting period while gaining exposure to a complex and fast-paced finance environment.

if you're interested in hearing more, please call me on 0488 756 943 or email on lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au! - I would love to hear from you !