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

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Job description

Financial Accountant | Investment Firm | $135,000 package

Job title : Financial Accounting & Reporting Location : Sydney

  • Well established Investment Firm | $135,000 package
  • Financial Accounting | Compliance | Treasury & Cash Flow
  • High-performing and collaborative culture | Sydney CBD | WFH 

The Opportunity
Join a well-established investment firm as a Financial Accountant. Working closely with the Executive team and key stakeholders, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth financial operations, strong governance, and accurate reporting across a complex group of entities.

The Challenge 
Reporting into the Financial Controller, your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

  • Managing month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions and adjustments.
  • Preparing audit-ready balance sheet, bank, credit card and intercompany reconciliations and supporting schedules.
  • Reviewing ledger activity, investigating issues and maintaining fixed asset and depreciation records.
  • Supporting financial controls, governance, statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance, including GST, BAS, PAYG, payroll tax, FBT and income tax.
  • Preparing grant financial reports, acquittals and R&D Tax Incentive workpapers.
  • Preparing short-term cash flow forecasts and supporting treasury, banking and payment activities.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting and reconciliations through automation and standardisation.

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

  • CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion).
  • Experience within Business Services, Private Business, Private Clients, Family Office or Advisory teams within a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm.
  • Solid understanding of Australian tax, trusts, and related party transactions
  • Strong Excel and MS Office skills, with exposure to Acumatica or similar systems.

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 Elise Karanfilovski for a confidential discussion on 0419 203 435 
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook
  At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

  • Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
  • Finance Managers & Financial Controller
  • Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Financial & Management Accountants
  • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.

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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