Job Details

Senior Accountant

Category:

Accounting

Employment Type:

Contractor

Industry:

Accountant - Financial

Contact Name:

Rhys Cole

Contact Email:

rhys.cole@perigongroup.com.au

Contact Phone:

Date Published:

24-Mar-2026

Job Description:

  • $110k - $120k + Super
  • Sydney CBD
  • ASAP Start
  • About the Opportunity
    Join an established financial services company in Sydney CBD as their Senior Financial Accountant! This contract role offers the opportunity to work across financial and tax accounting in a technically robust environment.

    What makes this role special:
    • Work with a well-established financial services organization
    • Contract role with potential to extend beyond initial 3 months
    • Immediate start available
    • Flexible working with 1-2 days work from home per week
    Responsibilities
    As our Senior Financial Accountant, you'll deliver comprehensive financial accounting:
    • Revenue Recognition- Process revenue under AASB 15 and investigate variances on monthly and YTD basis with insights on key drivers
    • Project Cost Analysis- Review timesheet costs, analyze COGS allocation, and track against forecasts and budgets
    • Lease Accounting- Process lease liability accounting under AASB 16
    • Month-End Close- Execute journals, accruals, payroll accounting, and reconciliations to deadline
    • Management Reporting- Prepare P&L statements and gross profit analysis with value-added commentary
    • Balance Sheet Management- Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate irregular transactions
    • Financial Statements- Assist with preparation of statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards
    • Audit Liaison- Respond to external auditor requests with comprehensive documentation
    Skills Needed
    • CA/CPA qualified with 2+ years post-qualification experience
    • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and large data manipulation
    • Strong organizational and time management abilities
    • Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
    Next Steps
    If you're a technically strong CA/CPA qualified accountant looking for an immediate contract opportunity in financial services, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply now or contact Rhys Cole at rhys.cole@perigongroup.com.au for more information about this opportunity.
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