Financial Accountant - First Mover
Location: Mascot | Work Type: Full-Time
Are you a chartered accountant ready to make your first move into commercial finance? This is an outstanding opportunity for a CA or CPA qualified (or part-qualified) professional to join a globally recognised business in a high-impact Financial Accountant role.
This role is ideal for someone coming out of audit or business services who is ready to broaden their commercial exposure, gain hands-on experience across financial reporting, tax, compliance, and month-end processes—while being supported by a knowledgeable and collaborative finance team.
The Opportunity
Working within a high-performing finance team, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of financial accounting tasks, including month-end reporting, profit & loss analysis, tax compliance, and audit preparation.
This is not just a great learning environment—it’s a launchpad. You’ll be joining a business with global reach, strong internal controls, and a clear pathway for growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the month-end close process with journal preparation and general ledger reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, balance sheet recs, and profit/loss analysis.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Contribute to tax compliance, statutory reporting, and filings.
- Work closely with external auditors and assist with audit preparation and internal controls.
- Review invoices and ensure accurate cost allocations.
- Assist with intercompany settlements and fortnightly payroll processing.
You’ll bring:
- A background in chartered accounting(Big 4 or mid-tier ideal).
- CA or CPA qualification(or currently working towards it).
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and audit processes.
- Excellent Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- A proactive mindset with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a large, complex organisation.
- Join a globally recognised company with strong brand equity.
- Work in a high-performing team with a strong reputation for developing talent.
- Gain end-to-end exposure across financial reporting, tax, and compliance.
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
Location
Mascot, New South Wales
Salary
$95,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annual
Work Type
Full Time
Industry
Date published
04-Jun-2025
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