Financial Accountant Contract

Broad Financial Accountant contract role supporting year-end audit, month-end journals, reconciliations, BAS, GST and payroll accounting

Join a purpose-led not-for-profit in vocational education, supporting learners, employers and industry pathways

Inner West Sydney location, 5 days in office. Initial 3-month contract paying $50-60/hr + super, equivalent to $100-110K + super

Company Background

Our client is an established not-for-profit organisation operating within the broader education sector. They support a wide range of stakeholders through practical programs, services and pathways designed to help people develop skills and progress in their careers.

The organisation has a sizeable operational base and a collaborative finance team, making this a great opportunity to step into a busy environment and provide support through the year-end audit period.

What’s in it for you:

Immediate start 3-month contract supporting year-end audit

Work with a collaborative and well-established finance team

Hands-on Financial Accountant role covering BAS, GST, reconciliations and journals

Inner West Sydney location, ideal for candidates looking to work close to home

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, your duties as Financial Accountant will include but are not limited to:

Preparing and lodging BAS, GST and payroll tax returns, ensuring reporting is completed accurately and within required deadlines.

Completing general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and preparing month-end journals, accruals and adjustments.

Supporting year-end audit requirements, preparing supporting schedules and documentation, and responding to queries from external auditors.

Preparing board papers and monthly finance reporting packs, including financial results, variance commentary and supporting analysis for senior stakeholders.

Accounting for payroll within the general ledger, completing payroll-related reconciliations and working closely with payroll stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and resolution of discrepancies.

Your Background

To be considered for this Financial Accountant role, you will ideally meet the following criteria:

Immediately available to start

CA/CPA qualified or qualified by experience with strong confidence in a hands-on finance role

Experience supporting audit and willingness to commit to a 3-month contract

Experience with Dynamics Navision preferred but not essential

Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables

If you are keen to apply for this Financial Accountant role, please contact Ryan Lawler at Richard Lloyd on 02 •••• •645, quoting reference 10228 or click on apply now below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.