Financial Accountant

Title: Financial AccountantCompany: IA GroupJob location: Sydney CBDType of employment: Full TimeWho are IA? Proudly Australian-owned, IA is a leading National Interior Design, Architecture and Workplace Security consultancy with over 27 years' experience in the commercial, education, government, health, and hospitality sectors. Our goal is to bring design visions to life and create extraordinary environments that meet and exceed client expectations. Our design solutions are aimed at transforming the way people interact with their built environment.| Job PurposeThe Financial Accountant is responsible for the transactional integrity of IA, encompassing primary ownership of the general and subsidiary ledgers, external reporting, statutory compliance, payroll and ensuring the integrity of data for management reporting. | ResponsibilitiesMaintenance of annual cashflow and daily bank reconciliationAssisting in the preparation of budget and forecasting Assist with the management of bank guarantees and bank account tasksAssist the Financial Controller with the management of all annual insurance and workers compensationManage and deliver the monthly payroll process, super and PAYGManage payroll tax, end of year payroll tax reconciliation, and year end STP finalisation Preparing monthly balance sheet recs (preparing month end/year end reporting, consolidated statement and board pack)Assist the Financial Controller with the liaison with tax accountants and banker on various itemsOversee and execute the project and overhead expenses, as well as manage the Xero expense payment process.Management of AP and payment of AP runsPreparation of annual reconciliation for year-end (payroll and company) board reports Train and coach the Assistant Accountants Other finance or HR tasks as directedAdhoc reporting for leadership teamMonthly/AnnuallyPreparation, calculation and payments of all business taxes - BAS, corporate and personal PAYG, Workers Compensation, Payroll Tax, and GSTMonth end processes - completion of the monthly accruals, journals, fixed assets and depreciation schedules, reconciliation of general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, WIP and related subsidiary ledgersMonth-end reporting - responsible for preparation and delivery of month-end financial reports Preparation, calculation and payment for monthly payroll (Employment Hero) – superannuation commitments are met, any salary sacrifice items are correctly costed Monthly review of Profit and Loss summary while examining and maintaining internal controlsAssist AP on resolving AP inquiries/issues | Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related fieldWorking towards a professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPAAdvanced computer software skills, including Excel and other financial software and tools for reporting and analysis purposes Critical thinking and problem-solving skillsProcess and deadline driven mindset with a keen eye for detailDemonstrated high level of verbal and written communication skills. Strong personal integrity, credibility and ability to work collaboratively in a values-driven organisation. | Personal AttributesPrepared to take ownership, responsibility and accountability for their role and responsibilitiesThe ability to remain calm and efficient under pressureCommercial acumen to understand our business needs and our client business needsStrong communicator, ask the right questions and is proactiveAn innovative mid set to improve or eradicate low value activities from the role and teamA problem-solving mindsetA positive attitude and the ability to work well in a teamWhat it’s like to work for IA…..IA promotes an inclusive and flexible work environment with opportunities for national collaboration across our studios. We believe in being supportive of our people’s own career growth aspirations. We are proud to have our own IA Advantage program which promotes staff policies such as:Paid Birthday LeavePaid Parental Leave and Support Professional Development Policy Sales Commission PolicyTalent Referral Programme, and many more…If you think you would make a great fit to our team, kindly send your resume and portfolio to hrservices@iagroup.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! (Please note that short-listed candidates will be notified via email.)