Financial Accountant

The company

Our client is an established player in the Australian energy and infrastructure sector, with a growing portfolio of project entities across the renewables and infrastructure space. As the business scales, they're looking for a Financial Accountant to join a small, collaborative finance team.

Reporting to the Finance & Treasury Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day financial accounting, reporting, tax compliance and treasury support across the group and its project entities. This is a hands-on role with genuine scope to contribute to systems, process and controls as the business grows.

The role

• Maintain accurate books and records in line with AASB
• Own core accounting activities - journals, AP/AR, general ledger
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and lodge BAS, payroll tax and other statutory filings
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
• Assist with management accounts and variance analysis
• Maintain fixed asset registers and support project expenditure accounting
• Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Assist with ERP implementation, migration and process improvement
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and business planning
• Assist with finance due diligence for acquisitions and new projects

About you

• CA, CPA or equivalent (or working towards)
• Approximately 3-5 years' relevant accounting experience
• Strong grounding in Australian accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with AP, AR and general ledger accounting
• Exposure to statutory reporting, external audit and tax compliance
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets and financial systems
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently within a small, collaborative team

Advantageous

• Experience in infrastructure, energy or renewable energy businesses
• Experience with project entities, trusts, holding companies or investment structures
• Experience with NetSuite, Xero or similar ERP/accounting systems
• Understanding of GST, corporate income tax and deferred tax
• Big 4 or professional services accounting/audit background

Next steps

If you have a background in financial accounting within energy, infrastructure or renewables - or experience with project entities, trusts or investment structures - this is the role for you! Apply directly via LinkedIn or contact Joel at [email protected]