Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant (Contract with possibility of permanent)
Location: Arundel, QLD (onsite, street parking available)
Contract Dates: June December 2025 with possibility of extension afterwards
Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm (flexible), 38 hours/week

Purpose of the Role:
This newly created position supports the finance team in delivering accurate and timely management and financial reporting. The role involves preparing month-end journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and managing project claims.

Team Structure & Culture:
The successful candidate will work alongside a Financial Lead, Accountant, and Assistant Accountant. The environment is collaborative, yet requires someone confident to work independently once settled. A proactive approach, strong interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are essential, particularly given the role's heavy use of Excel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collating and processing client claims within tight deadlines

• Preparing journals, cost allocations, and cost transfers

• Assisting with reporting and reconciliation tasks

• Supporting process improvements and maintaining documentation

• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers and clients

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience in project accounting, cost control, financial reconciliations, and claims

• Strong Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF)

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a finance/project environment

• CA/CPA qualified or currently working towards qualification

• SAP experience is a plus

• This role is not focused on accounts payable/receivable

Pay Rate: $50-$55/hour super (depending on experience) super

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.