Financial Accountant | Investment Management | 130,000

2 weeks ago

Greater Sydney Area, Australia ThompsonCook Full time $110,000 - $130,000 per year
  • High-performing and values-driven investment firm
  • Broad, hands-on role spanning financial reporting, tax, and fund operations
  • $110,000 – $130,000 + Bonus | Sydney CBD

The Opportunity

Our client is a highly regarded investment management firm with a strong track record of delivering consistent returns and maintaining deep engagement with its investor base. Managing a substantial portfolio across listed and unlisted strategies, the firm is known for its disciplined investment philosophy and strong alignment with shareholders.

Due to continued growth, a newly created opportunity has arisen for a talented Financial Accountant to join a collaborative, high-calibre finance team. This role offers broad exposure across corporate and fund accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and investment operations - ideal for a technically strong accountant seeking to build their career within the investment management space.

The Challenge

Working closely with the Finance Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing monthly management accounts, board packs, and performance analysis across multiple entities
  • Coordinating the preparation of statutory financial statements and managing external audits
  • Ensuring timely and accurate tax compliance, including BAS, FBT, and income tax returns
  • Reviewing fund-related transactions including NAVs, distributions, and capital flows in collaboration with external administrators
  • Supporting investor and shareholder reporting, including periodic ASX disclosures
  • Partnering with key stakeholders across the business and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in finance systems, processes, and controls

The Expertise

You will be a driven and detail-oriented finance professional with:

  • CA/CPA qualification and 3–5 years' experience, ideally from a chartered accounting firm (Big 4 or mid-tier) or within financial services
  • A strong grounding in financial accounting and tax compliance
  • A sound understanding of investment fund structures - or a genuine passion to build expertise in this space - is essential
  • Exceptional communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders
  • Experience with listed entities, ASX reporting or fund accounting will be highly regarded
  • A proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment

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 on , or alternatively please apply per the link.

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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