Accountant - 12 months FTC

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Robert Half Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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

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