Senior Accountant - Immediate Start - 5 days in office

Job title : Senior Accountant - Immediate Start - 5 days in office
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : Circa $120,000 - $130,000 + super
Contact name : Jack Billingham
Contact email : jbillingham@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : JBL130198
About the role 
An exciting opportunity within an industry-leading organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. This financial accountants' position will help assist in the management and communication of the companies’ accounting activities on a national scale. Initially, this role will commence as a contractual role, however there is the strong potential for this to be extended / become permanent.

The responsibilities
Reporting into the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
  • Month-end accounting including journals and reconciliations. 
  • Preparation of monthly management reports and analysis of variances against budgets and forecasts
  • Work with the business to drive favourable cash outcomes across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Inventory
  • Ensure all transactional processes comply with accounting standards 
  • Identify and report process gaps and participate in continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Ad-hoc analysis & insights that drives business objectives
What we are looking for:
 
  • Professional accounting qualification CPA/CA (preferred)
  • Superior Microsoft Excel and Word skills
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and relevant standards
  • Experience in understanding complex financial reports
  • Detailed understanding of Financial Systems
  • Strong people skills and communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines

Additional Benefits
  • Corporate and development are highly encouraged 
  • Dynamic, friendly work culture with ample mentorship 
  • Large growth mandate
  • High level of exposure to senior management 
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jack Billingham at jbillingham@sharpandcarter.com.au, quoting Ref No JBL130198.