Financial Accountant

About the RoleWe're looking for a CA/CPA-qualified Financial Accountant to join our Finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. This is a hands-on accounting position for someone with 3–5 years' experience in Audit or a Business Services firm (mid-tier or top-tier preferred). You'll own critical month-end processes and play a key role in our financial reporting function.What You'll DoLead month-end close and financial reporting. You'll drive the close cycle from start to finish, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting.Manage journals, reconciliations, and balance sheet items. You'll record and reconcile journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.Own and maintain the Fixed Asset Register. You'll be responsible for the Fixed Asset Register, including additions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and year-end reconciliations.Oversee invoice processing and controls. You'll ensure invoices are processed efficiently, validated for accuracy, and recorded correctly in the accounting system. You'll also review and strengthen controls around this process.Support the Head of Finance. You'll work closely with the Head of Finance to support reporting requirements, identify process improvements, and handle special projects as they arise.Who You AreCA or CPA qualified. You hold a current or recent qualification from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia.3–5 years' experience in Audit or a Chartered Firm. You've worked in a mid-tier or top-tier firm (Big 4 experience is a plus), gaining solid grounding in financial reporting, audit procedures, and accounting best practice.Strong technical accounting knowledge. You understand month-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting standards. Fixed Asset accounting is a bonus.Detail-focused and organised. You thrive with deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and catch errors before they become problems. You take pride in accuracy.Keen to step up. You're ready to move from audit or firm life into an in-house finance role where you'll have more autonomy and impact.Reliable communicator. You explain accounting issues clearly to non-finance stakeholders and work well in a team.Sydney CBD location. Convenient CBD base with a growing finance team offering flexible working including 2 days from home.