Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant – Finance Function Modernisation

• Hybrid – 5 Queens Road, Melbourne (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
• 4 or 5 days per week considered
• Indicative salary equivalent: $95,000 – $110,000 (pro-rata)

ASN Events delivers major scientific and academic conferences across Australia. We operate across multiple entities with project-based accounting, complex GST treatment and payroll obligations.

We are currently undertaking a structured finance function modernisation, including the transition of our accounting systems to Xero in partnership with an implementation consultant.

As part of this transformation, we are seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join us on a 4-6 month contract to strengthen compliance integrity, improve controls and support the successful system migration.

This is not a transactional AP/AR role. This is about ownership, compliance discipline and contributing to long-term structural improvement.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance remains robust during system transition, while also helping lift internal controls and reporting standards.

You will:

• Take ownership of BAS, IAS and GST reporting across multiple entities
• Review and ensure correct GST treatment across sponsorship, registration and international revenue streams
• Oversee PAYG withholding, superannuation and payroll tax compliance
• Support month-end integrity and general ledger accuracy
• Assist with FBT and ASIC regulatory requirements
• Work alongside Moore Australia during the Xero transition to ensure clean data migration and accurate setup
• Identify process improvements and strengthen documentation and controls
• Liaise confidently with external advisors and senior leadership

This role suits someone comfortable operating in a changing environment who can maintain compliance stability while systems evolve.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in Financial Accounting with strong compliance exposure
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing BAS, GST and PAYG obligations
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance and payroll tax
• Experience participating in accounting system migrations (desirable)
• Experience working across multiple entities or project-based environments
• Strong reconciliation discipline and high attention to detail
• Confidence dealing with advisors and senior stakeholders

Why Join ASN During This Phase

• Be part of a structured finance transformation
• Exposure to a multi-entity, project-based environment
• Direct collaboration with external consultant on system transition
• Flexible 4 or 5 day arrangement
• Potential permanent opportunity following successful delivery

Your application cover letter should outline previous direct experience in process change and transformation, alongside your technical CPA/CA Skills.

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