Financial Accountant Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Adelaide. This role acts as a key anchor for financial control, tax, audit compliance, and general ledger integrity.
This is a broad, high-trust role that will influence and support the business' decision-making processes and operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
* Month-End Close & Reporting
* Prepare and review journal entries (payroll accruals, bonus provisions, prepaid insurance, PPV, novated leases, intercompany, inventory amortisation, etc.)
* Ensure transaction integrity of trial balance coding
* Balance Sheet Reconciliations
* Lead monthly reconciliation of payroll liabilities, tax balances (GST, FBT, income tax), inventory, GRNI, and COGS roll over
* Review of key GL accounts
* Review and resolve allocations within AR/AP aged balances in coordination with shared services
* Compliance & Tax Support
* Support PAYG, payroll tax, Novated lease FBT submissions and GST/BAS preparation (Australia & NZ)
* Work closely with external advisors on income tax reconciliations
* Coordinate QuickSuper file approvals as required
* Audit Coordination & Statutory Reporting
* Act as the primary contact for external auditors, including consolidated file reviews
* Prepare supporting documentation and respond to audit queries
* Assist in annual statutory account preparation and compliance certifications
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Collaborate with the Financial Analyst to align on month-end performance, variance analysis, and balance sheet reviews
* Support group-level compliance with accounting policy and reporting requirements
* Liaise with operations, shared services, and finance leaders where required
* Cashflow & Payment Oversight
* Review payment runs, assist with Corpay international remittance, and support cashflow forecasting
* Help assess vendor credit terms and coordinate internal approvals
* Systems & Process Tools
* Use Oracle ERP, OneStream, QlikView/OBIEE, LeaseQuery, Micropay, Esker, ASIC/ATO portals, and Excel to manage compliance and reporting
* Help identify and implement process improvements, automation, and workflow efficiency opportunities
* Ad Hoc & Project Work
* Assist the Regional Financial Controller in handling regulatory updates, audit prep, local project tasks, and one-off adjustments or write-off journals
* Act as a point of escalation for finance-related queries and control issues
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
Others:
As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance with accounting standards.