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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Financial Accountant | $124,000 package | Prominent brand

Job title : Financial Accounting & ReportingLocation : Melbourne

  • Household Name | $124,000 package
  • Vibrant and Diverse Culture 
  • Excellent opportunity for a first mover from a chartered accounting firm

The Opportunity
Our client is a leading Australian company with an impressive track record of hiring outstanding quality finance professionals offering a unique culture promoting diversity and work life balance.

There is currently an opportunity for a forward-minded Financial Accountant to join the group reporting team on a permanent basis as the business drives the implementation of a number of key project initiatives and support a diverse and cohesive team with compliance reporting deadlines as we head into the new year. 

The business is complex and large in size, and this is a broad position encompassing accounting policy & procedures, statutory reporting as well as supporting the Group on technical accounting matters.

The Challenge
Reporting to the Head of Technical Accounting and Advisory, some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing journals to ensure accurate financial accounting;
  • Preparing financial reconciliations ensuring they are completed and reconciled;
  • Supporting the Finance team with their calculations of complex accounting treatments, delivering ongoing advice and review of judgements;
  • Preparing quarterly revenue calculations;
  • Reviewing journals for revenue to ensure accurate financial reporting; 
  • Supporting the preparation of group consolidated financial statements;
  • Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective application across the business through engagement of key stakeholders;
  • Contribute to producing high-quality reports and analysis on financial accounting matters to the Risk and Audit Committee;
  • Supporting the wider team with a systems implementation project where required.

The Expertise
Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • CA/CPA qualification with experience working in a Chartered firm (Big 4 or mid-tier)
  • You could be an experienced Senior Accountant or Analyst in practice or an existing Group or Technical Accountant looking to gain experience in a large complex environment
  • Ideally you have worked in advisory, assurance or a technical accounting team, or had experience writing technical accounting papers
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS / AASB standards
  • Highly collaborative, personable style
  • Ability to manage a diverse set of responsibilities, within a highly collaborative team environment

The Next Step
If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Nancy Zhou for a confidential discussion on 0417 257 628.  
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270