Accountant - 12 months FTC

3 weeks ago

Sydney CBD, Australia Robert Half Full time

Accountant | CBD | Scaling Digital Company

? Location: Sydney CBD
? Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (with potential to extend)
? Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 + Superannuation
?? Eligibility: Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Visa Holders with at least 12 months of unrestricted working rights in Australia

About the role

We are partnering with a fast-growing, scaling digital and creative services company in the Sydney CBD. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Accountant to join an amazing, vibrant finance team of four, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. You'll gain exposure across multiple finance functions and make a real impact as the company continues its growth journey.

This is not just a transactional role; you'll be hands-on in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, end-to-end payroll, month-end and financial reporting, while also contributing to systems improvements, compliance, and process optimisation.

With the business expanding quickly, this 12-month fixed term contract has strong potential to extend further.

Key Responsibilities

For 3 legal entities:

- Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier payments and customer invoices.
- Perform account reconciliations in Xero and oversee payment processing
- Assist with end-to-end payroll across multiple regions, including onboarding, superannuation, reimbursements, and termination payments.
- Monitor overdue payments, cancellations, and retention reporting.
- Support the Finance Manager with month-end activities, journals, financial reconciliations, and compliance with tax regulations.
- Assist with BAS, payroll tax submissions, and external audit preparation.
- Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimisation.
- Maintain accurate and compliant financial records while upholding strong ethical standards.

Top 4 Must-Haves

1. Excellent communication (fluent in English)
2. Experience in a similar role
3. Hands-on experience with Xero, reconciliations, and Excel.
4. Ambition, drive, and a proactive mindset, someone eager to grow with a scaling business.

Why This Role?

- Join an amazing, vibrant finance team of 4, led by a supportive Finance Manager.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a Hybrid position (2 days working from home)
- Be part of a fast-growing scaling digital and creative services company.
- Work across multiple finance functions in a hands-on, dynamic environment.
- Exposure to international operations in a collaborative, people-first culture.
- Career growth potential in a company that values ambition and continuous improvements

? Apply Now
? yani.bormans@roberthalf.com.au

Reference Number: 06800-0013306799

This is a hybrid OR remote OR on-site position.

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