Financial Accountant

Our client is an established, high-profile national non-profit enterprise operating across Australia. Supported by a dedicated finance structure, the organisation oversees multi-entity operations, investment portfolios, and strategic growth programs.Reporting directly to a highly regarded Head of Finance, this permanent Financial Accountant role oversees end-to-end month-end accounting, multi-entity group reporting, tax compliance, and payroll, while supervising an Accounts Assistant.Based in Sydney CBD, this role is ideal for a hands-on CA/CPA qualified (or part-qualified) accountant-including first movers from public practice Business Services or commercial accountants stepping into a leadership-track role. Key Responsibilities:General Ledger & Month-End: Take full ownership of general ledger maintenance, month-end closing, reconciliations, and intercompany schedules across multiple entities.Reporting & Analysis: Provide departmental P&L reporting to business heads, support operational reporting, and assist with annual budgeting and audit processes.Payroll & Tax Compliance: Manage monthly payroll compliance and oversee tax requirements including BAS, GST, and FBT returns.Systems & Process Improvement: Maintain ERP workflows (Business Central) and assist in upgrading dynamic budgeting, forecasting, and reporting tools.Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a direct report (Accounts Assistant).What We Are Looking For:CA / CPA qualified or near-qualified (Business Services or commercial background; non-audit first movers welcome).Proven experience in month-end closing, year-end procedures, and payroll operations.Strong knowledge of Australian tax compliance (BAS, GST, FBT).Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage direct reports and engage senior stakeholders. Apply today!Applications will be accepted by submitting your CV directly via email to Lewis Parker on lewis.parker@roberthalf.com.auPlease note that due to high application volumes, personal responses may not be possible for every applicant.Reference Number: 06800-0013486395. By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.