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

Senior Financial Accountant | Group Reporting |6 month Contract | $550 day rate

Job title : Financial Accounting & Reporting Location : Melbourne

  • ASX listed company | 6 month temporary assignment | Up to $550 per hour
  • Large, friendly team | Ongoing flexible working
  • Suited to working holiday visa or immediately available resident

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading ASX-listed company with an impressive track record of year-on year growth. We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their head-office group accounting team. This is the perfect role for a working holiday visa, or an immediately available CA qualified resident with a background in Big 4 external audit at the Experienced Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager level. The role is broad and encompasses month-end and statutory reporting and compliance. The team has a social, collegiate culture with ongoing hybrid working.
 
The Challenge

Reporting to the Finance Manager, key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and consolidated journal entries
  • Lead internal and external audit process for year-end reporting, including information gathering and liaising with audit team to resolve issues as they arise
  • Assist in planning and managing external reporting requirements, framework for all entities and the Group
  • Assist the Accounting Policy and Advisory Leads in establishing and managing general accounting policies, procedures and standards
  • Adding value by supporting with continuous improvement projects, such as creating templates and automating processes

The Expertise

Please apply for the position if you have the following:  

  • At least 4 years’ experience in the finance team of a large, listed Group and, experience in External Audit, ideally with exposure to large, complex companies
  • Good foundational understanding of financial accounting processes
  • Attention to detail and ability to focus on quality work
  • Curious attitude and commitment to learning
  • Team player 

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