Senior Accountant | Immediately available | circa $65 – $75/hour

• Very flexible working arrangement | NFP environment
• Initial 6-month contract | circa $65 – $75/hour
• Immediate start required | NSW WWCC desirable

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Accountant to join a newly established and growing business to assist with cleaning up and getting the books audit ready, as well as future proof the finance function.

This is a hands-on temporary role suited to a technically strong accountant who can quickly understand the business, take ownership of core accounting responsibilities and add value from day one. The role will support the finance team during a busy period and requires someone confident operating with autonomy.

The Challenge

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Owning balance sheet and profit and loss reconciliations with a high level of independence
• Supporting month end close and ensuring accuracy of financial data
• Maintaining general ledger integrity and resolving discrepancies
• Assisting with reporting, analysis and ad hoc finance support as required
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations

The Expertise

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CA or CPA qualification, or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Financial Accounting role
• Strong Excel capability and confidence working with financial systems
• High attention to detail, accuracy and accountability
• Strong communication skills with the ability to operate across all levels of the business
• Ability to quickly learn business nuances and hit the ground running
• NSW WWCC or ability to obtain one
• The successful candidate will need their own IT set up as this role is fully remote (candidates based in Sydney will be favoured)

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 Elena Feist for a confidential discussion via *************************.
Or alternatively, please apply via the link below.

About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

• Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
• Finance Managers & Financial Controller
• Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
• Financial & Management Accountants
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.