This is a Assistant Financial Control Accountant role with Suncorp Group based in Sydney, NSW, AU Suncorp Group Role Seniority - mid level More about the Assistant Financial Control Accountant role at Suncorp Group Join our Finance & Advice team as an Assistant Financial Control Accountant in Sydney. We’re hiring for one permanent full-time role and one full-time contract role until June 2026. Be part of a team that ensures strong financial processes and controls across the business. In this role, you’ll support month-end close procedures, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives. What You’ll Do Prepare monthly journals and identify opportunities for process standardisation and improvement. Oversee reconciliations and journals, ensuring accuracy and timely completion according to guidelines. Escalate high-risk issues promptly to senior team members. Support statutory, regulatory, and management reporting requirements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet month-end deliverables. Review Reconciliation Control reports and work with stakeholders to resolve issues. Assist with audit activities and liaise with external and internal auditors as required. Support payment authorisations in line with the Delegated Authority Policy. Drive innovation, process simplification, and automation initiatives. Promote knowledge sharing and contribute to a supportive, high-performing team environment. What You’ll Bring Recognised degree in Accounting (desired). CA or CPA accreditation (or working towards) preferred. 2 years’ accounting experience, ideally with General Ledger, regulatory, and financial reporting in large, computerised systems. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and numeracy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) and Word. Experience with Oracle or similar general ledger systems preferred. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, maintain confidentiality, and meet critical deadlines. Self-motivated with a collaborative approach and a keen interest in learning and sharing knowledge. What We Can Offer You At Suncorp, we offer benefits that support, empower, and reward our people. Some of our perks include: Competitive annual salary Flexible work arrangements – a hybrid working model that lets you work from home and the office. Employee discounts and rewards – exclusive offers at over 400 major Australian retailers, including Myer, David Jones, Coles, and Woolworths, as well as discounts on Suncorp products and insurance. (only eligible for permanent employees) Study support – we encourage ongoing learning and offer study support to eligible employees. Parental leave – 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers. Wellness programs – including discounts on health insurance and gym memberships. Note: Specific benefits may vary depending on role, level, and location. For more on our employee benefits, Click Here Chase the Sun – Apply Now! If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply online today! At Suncorp, we’re committed to building futures and protecting what matters. We embrace diversity and encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement. We’d love to hear from you! At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers. If you require more information or any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact Jenna.Halfpenny@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Suncorp Group team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Preparing monthly journals ✅ Overseeing reconciliations Supporting audit activities Key Strengths Accounting degree Analytical skills Microsoft Excel proficiency CA or CPA accreditation Experience with Oracle ️ Communication skills Why Suncorp Group is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Suncorp Group not with Hatch.