South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia
Full-time Permanent Associate
Posted 14 May 2026
Description
Are you a detail‐driven finance professional who enjoys working across both financial and management accounting while partnering with the business to deliver accurate, timely insights?
We're looking for a Financial Accountant to support our business units and play a key role in financial reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, this role offers strong exposure to month‐end processes, statutory compliance, and commercial finance activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage General Ledger activities including month‐end accruals, prepayments, and journals for assigned entities
* Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheets, including investigation of outstanding items
* Prepare and analyse monthly Profit & Loss statements
* Maintain and review fixed asset registers
* Support payroll cost accounting, allocations, and reconciliations
* Assist with tax and compliance obligations including GST, PAYG, FBT, payroll tax, and statutory reporting
Management Reporting
* Deliver monthly management reporting with variance analysis
* Support year‐end financial reporting and respond to audit queries
* Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
* Contribute to preparation of reporting packs and business performance insights
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
* Attend monthly P&L review meetings with department managers
* Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and finance teams (including offshore support)
* Partner with the business to ensure accurate and timely financial information
Projects & Continuous Improvement
* Support finance projects, process improvements, and system enhancements
* Contribute to reporting, data insights, and financial modelling activities
Qualifications
You're a confident and detail‐driven finance professional who enjoys working in a fast‐paced commercial environment. You're comfortable engaging with non‐finance stakeholders, can clearly explain financial insights, and take pride in delivering accurate, timely outcomes.
* CA or CPA qualified (or working towards) with a relevant degree in Accounting, Business or Commerce
* 3–5 years' experience in a financial accounting role within a commercial or professional services environment
* Experience delivering month‐end reporting and working to tight deadlines
* Strong understanding of financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and reconciliations
* Sound knowledge of GST, payroll tax, and statutory compliance requirements
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (ideally Oracle Fusion)
* Strong attention to detail, organisation, and analytical skills
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
Benefits
* Working from our modern Southbank office, close to public transport and great local amenities
* A supportive team environment with strong collaboration across HR, Payroll, and Finance
* Flexible working arrangements to support work‐life balance
* A range of employee benefits including employer‐funded paid parental leave, purchased annual leave, and access to subsidised training and development programmes
* Barista‐quality coffee every day
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