An investment backed organisation is continuing to develop its finance capability and is looking to appoint an Accountant to its Brisbane CBD team.
The business is at an interesting stage of its development, with an increasing focus on the quality of financial information, stronger controls and more effective reporting. For the successful candidate, this creates an opportunity to join a finance environment where there is plenty to learn, while also contributing to how processes evolve over time.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll take responsibility for a range of recurring financial reporting and month-end deliverables, while supporting the wider finance function across planning, compliance and analysis.
The position has a strong financial accounting foundation and would suit someone who enjoys understanding the detail behind the numbers, investigating discrepancies and ensuring reporting is accurate and delivered on time.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing month-end journals, accruals and reconciliations
- Producing monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Reviewing general ledger activity and maintaining balance sheet integrity
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting
- Supporting cashflow monitoring and financial performance analysis
- Preparing BAS, payroll tax and other compliance requirements
- Coordinating information for audit and statutory reporting
- Working with internal stakeholders and external advisors on accounting matters
- Contributing to improvements across reporting, controls and month-end processes
About you
You're likely an Accountant who has developed solid foundations through your early career and is now ready to take greater ownership of your work.
You will bring:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
- Previous experience working across month-end and financial reporting
- CA/CPA studies underway or an intention to commence
- Strong general ledger and reconciliation capability
- An understanding of Australian Accounting Standards
- Good Excel skills and confidence working across finance systems
- Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to deadlines
- The confidence to communicate effectively with different stakeholders
On Offer
- Direct exposure to and support from the Finance Manager
- Opportunity to strengthen your technical financial accounting capability
- Involvement in reporting and finance improvement initiatives
- Brisbane CBD location with WFH
- Scope to progressively take ownership of more complex work
- Supportive environment with longer-term career development
Apply Now
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Jani Peut in the Perigon Group Brisbane Office on 0401 295 585 or email jani.peut@perigongroup.com.au or apply now by clicking on the button below.
