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

Systems Accountant | $160,000 | Leading Infrastructure Group

Job title : Financial Accounting & Reporting Location : Sydney

  • Leading infrastructure group | $160,000 
  • Finance Systems & Reporting Focus | ERP & Process Improvement Exposure
  • CBD location | WFH flexibility | Immediate start available

The Opportunity

Our client is a privately backed infrastructure company supporting government and enterprise clients, with a growing domestic and international presence. With a strong focus on reliability and innovation, the business is currently undertaking a major finance system transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded accountant with a passion for systems, data, and process improvement to join a high-performing finance team. Working closely with Finance, IT, and operational stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimising financial systems, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing reporting capabilities across the business.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Finance Systems Manager, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Maintaining and supporting accounting systems and related applications to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
  • Performing configuration, testing, validation, and support of system upgrades, enhancements, and changes
  • Ensuring the integrity, quality, and consistency of financial data across multiple systems and reporting outputs
  • Supporting month-end and year-end processes by ensuring system outputs reconcile accurately to the general ledger
  • Developing, maintaining, and enhancing standard and ad hoc financial reports using ERP systems, Excel, and Power BI
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, and reporting efficiencies
  • Documenting system processes, controls, data flows, and user guides
  • Providing support and troubleshooting assistance to finance system users across the business
  • Assisting with the maintenance and enhancement of internal controls embedded within financial systems
  • Supporting audits, system reviews, and control testing through the provision of data and reporting analysis
  • Contributing to finance transformation initiatives and projects involving system and data enhancements

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest if you possess the following:

  • 3-5+ years’ experience within a Financial Accountant, Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Analyst, or similar role
  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Strong understanding of general ledger structures, financial reporting, and accounting processes. 
  • Experience supporting ERP systems, system implementations, upgrades, or process improvement initiatives
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify data issues and implement practical solutions
  • CPA or CA qualification, or working towards completion, will be highly regarded

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.  Alternatively, please apply via 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