Financial Accountant

3 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Harwell Consulting Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About Harwell

Harwell Consulting take pride in our expertise as recruitment leaders in the Accountancy & Finance and Construction sectors. We have forged strong partnerships with the most prominent organisations throughout Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Our unwavering focus lies in finding exceptional talent and seamlessly placing individuals in key roles that drive success. At Harwell, we provide an individually tailored service that ensures your needs are always the priority.

The Company

The company is a publicly listed organisation operating in the entertainment sector. It manages a portfolio of consumer-facing assets and experiences across multiple locations, with a base in Queensland and broader operations nationally.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, this role forms part of a broader finance team within a well-established consumer-facing organisation. In this role you'll be responsible for managing core financial operations, safeguarding the accuracy of financial reporting and delivering insights that support strategic decision-making at the executive level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support general accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and analysis across multiple departments.
  • Assist with month-end processes and the preparation of timely and accurate profit and loss reports.
  • Conduct proactive analysis of revenue and expenditure, identify variances, and provide insights into cost drivers.
  • Manage fixed asset accounting, including assessment of capital expenditure and ongoing reporting on capital projects.
  • Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
  • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with various internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare and circulate regular financial and operational reporting packs for internal use.
  • Provide finance system support and assist with issue resolution across ERP, budgeting, POS, and reporting platforms.
  • Assist with preparation of statutory reporting, including half-year, year-end, and ASX reporting deliverables.
  • Liaise with external auditors and support audit processes with required documentation.
  • Ensure accounting compliance with relevant Australian Accounting Standards.
  • Support completion of external financial reporting requirements as needed.

The Candidate

  • CPA/CA qualified
  • Strong technical knowledge across accounting, financial reporting, governance, and IFRS standards, with hands-on audit experience and solid AASB understanding
  • Experience preparing general-purpose financial statements
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting
  • Proven track record in improving accounting processes and controls
  • Strong organisational skills, able to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • Experience with POS systems, NetSuite, Workday and ASX reporting is a plus

The Package

  • Salary negotiable based on experience
  • Join one of Australia's well-known and exciting brands
  • Flexible work hours
  • Free on-site parking
  • Quarterly team social events
  • Annual Christmas Party

Interested?

If this role is of interest and you would like to see a full job brief, please send your up-to-date CV to

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