Financial Accountant

Drive Financial Excellence from the Inside
Financial Accountant (Senior) - Internal Finance Operations

Full-Time | Brisbane CBD | High-Impact Role Supporting the Finance Function

At Bentleys Queensland, our internal Finance team plays a critical role in delivering timely, accurate, and high-quality financial services to internal and external stakeholders. As our Financial Accountant, you'll work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team to manage core accounting functions, support compliance activities, and contribute to the smooth operation of our finance processes across all Australian entities.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented accountant with strong technical capability and a collaborative mindset, ready to take ownership of key finance functions in a professional services environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Month-End, Reporting & Compliance

• Manage and contribute to monthly close activities, including accruals, prepayments, payroll accounting, leases, and fixed asset maintenance.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports and variance analysis.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS, payroll tax, and WorkCover returns for multiple Australian entities.
• Support the preparation of FBT and income tax returns in collaboration with external advisors.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and documentation integrity.

Finance Operations & Process Improvement

• Oversee AR/AP processes and treasury activities, including payment approvals and cash flow forecasting.
• Work collaboratively across business units to ensure timely, accurate processing of accounting transactions.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of accounting policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance service delivery.
• Act as a trusted team member and mentor, supporting colleagues with both recurring and ad hoc tasks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver finance support that meets evolving business needs.

Why This Role?

Make a Measurable Impact
Work across the full finance operations cycle with the opportunity to optimise systems and add real value to the business.

Join a Supportive, High-Performing Team
Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Grow With a Forward-Thinking Firm
Bentleys offers structured learning pathways, direct mentorship, and exposure to both operational and strategic finance.

What We're Looking For

• CA or CPA qualified, with at least 5 years' experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong month-end, compliance, and reconciliation experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and exposure to financial systems such as Xero, MicroPay, and APS.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and integrity.
• Clear and confident communication skills with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience in a professional services or multi-entity environment is advantageous.

Your Benefits at Bentleys

At Bentleys, we invest in your growth and well-being. Here's how we support you:

• Career Development: Access to the Bentleys Learning Pathway Program and financial support for your CA/CPA qualification.
• Extra Time Off: Enjoy bonus annual leave, a purchased leave scheme, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Perks: Salary packaging options to maximize your take-home pay.
• Direct Access to Leaders: Work closely with senior staff and Partners who support your career progression.
• A Thriving Social Culture: Join social and networking events, corporate volunteering, and sporting activities.
• Fully funded sporting events like Corporate Games & Bridge to Brisbane
• Mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program
• A Modern Workplace: Work in an eco-friendly office with a 5.5-star NABERS rating, and a Dress for Your Day policy.

About us

Bentleys Queensland is a full-service advisory and accounting firm with 25 Partners/Directors and a 200 staff operating across 3 offices. We have a history of over 75 years in providing professional and dependable support across business & strategic advisory, accounting, taxation, audit, international & investment advisory, risk & assurance, corporate recovery & insolvency, technology & innovation, self-managed superannuation, HR, finance & lending and wealth management.

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Thinking ahead: Your future is our business

We are an international network of business advisors and professionals that provide accounting, audit and assurance, business advisory, corporate recovery and financial planning services, as well as superannuation advice, trusts and estates planning and taxation consulting.

Thinking ahead: It's what we have done for over 60 years

We provide services to family business, small to medium business, listed entities, professionals, high net-worth individuals and government.

Bentleys has 17 offices in 3 countries with 39 Equity Partners and 84 Partners. Bentleys employ 516 staff.

We work with industry bodies and other experts to keep informed of changes in government and industry regulations. All of our professionals are fully accredited, maintain impeccable track records and are subject to regular peer reviews.

With Bentleys, you can be assured of expert, timely and accurate advice.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Thinking ahead: Your future is our business

We are an international network of business advisors and professionals that provide accounting, audit and assurance, business advisory, corporate recovery and financial planning services, as well as superannuation advice, trusts and estates planning and taxation consulting.

Thinking ahead: It's what we have done for over 60 years

We provide services to family business, small to medium business, listed entities, professionals, high net-worth individuals and government.

Bentleys has 17 offices in 3 countries with 39 Equity Partners and 84 Partners. Bentleys employ 516 staff.

We work with industry bodies and other experts to keep informed of changes in government and industry regulations. All of our professionals are fully accredited, maintain impeccable track records and are subject to regular peer reviews.

With Bentleys, you can be assured of expert, timely and accurate advice.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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