Accountant

Accountant – Finance
Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Employment Type: Full-time - Permanent Role

The Opportunity Our client is a well-established, faith-based organisation with a strong commitment to its values and mission. An opportunity is available for an experienced Accountant to join the Finance team and take ownership of the financial accounting and reporting for a portfolio of designated entities. This is a varied role covering full general ledger ownership, financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the general ledger for designated entities,  ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounts and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accruals, Capital Works accounting and financial reporting.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and required government reporting.
• Assist with BAS and FBT reporting.
• Prepare monthly management reports and provide insightful commentary on financial performance and variances.
• Assist with annual budgeting and financial analysis.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide required working papers.
• Review and approve Accounts Payable transactions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance team.
• Work closely with leadership, Business Partners and administration teams to provide meaningful financial insight.

About You - You will ideally have:

• CA or CPA qualification, or be progressing towards qualification.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience owning and managing a full general ledger.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with a large ERP system; Great Plains Dynamics and BI experience would be advantageous.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
• A willingness to support and align with the organisation's values and mission.

Faith & Values
Our client has a strong Christian, faith-based culture. The successful candidate will be expected to respect and support the organisation's Christian values and mission.

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant seeking a role that combines full general ledger ownership, technical accounting, financial analysis, stakeholder engagement and purpose-driven work. If you would like to considered, please contact me on [0488 756 943](tel:0488 756 943) or on [email protected]