Accountant (6-month contract) | Financial Services | 140,000

23 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting Full time
  • Broad and hands-on role within an established financial services group
  • Exposure across financial control, management reporting, and analysis
  • *$130,000 – $140,000 package | 6-month contract | Mid-November start*

The Opportunity

Our client is a respected financial services business with a strong reputation for innovation and customer focus. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to continuous improvement, the business is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their high-performing finance team on a 6-month contract commencing mid-November, with a potential for extension or being made permanent.

This position will suit an adaptable and technically strong accountant who enjoys variety and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role offers broad exposure across month-end, reporting, analysis, audit support, and process improvement.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing month-end close, journals, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements
  • Delivering accurate and timely management reports for senior stakeholders
  • Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across key business areas
  • Monitoring clearing accounts and maintaining strong balance sheet controls
  • Liaising with internal and external auditors, preparing year-end audit files and documentation
  • Partnering with finance and operational teams to provide insights on performance and cost drivers
  • Identifying and implementing process and systems improvements to enhance reporting efficiency
  • Assisting with ad hoc projects, documentation updates, and finance transformation initiatives

The Expertise

You should consider applying if you have:

  • CA qualification and 4+ years' experience across financial control, management accounting, or audit (not suited to those with purely external audit backgrounds)
  • Proven technical skills in month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly
  • Strong written documentation and stakeholder communication skills
  • Ability to adapt across multiple finance functions and work autonomously when required
  • Experience within financial services, lending, or banking environments will be highly regarded
  • Full Australian working rights (visa holders cannot be considered)

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please contact Lachlan Kiel for a confidential discussion on

Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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