Finance Manager

Job Description

Company Accountant \n

Are you an experienced Company Accountant looking for a role where you can truly own the finance function? We’re seeking an experienced and hands‑on Company Accountant to join a successful, family-focused organisation in South Sydney on a 12-month temporary contract , covering a period of parental leave.

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This is a genuine stand‑alone finance role , giving you ownership across the full finance function for a business of approximately 40 employees. You’ll work closely with the Directors and wider business, overseeing everything from month‑end and management reporting through to AP, AR and payroll.

The Role: \n

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• Managing the month‑end close
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• Preparing journals, reconciliations and financial reports
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• Preparing monthly management reporting
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• Managing cash flow and forecasting
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• Managing capital expenditure and financial controls
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• Overseeing AP, AR and Payroll
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• Providing financial analysis and insights to the Directors
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• Maintaining strong financial processes and controls
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• Identifying opportunities to improve finance systems and processes
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• Working alongside an Accounts Administrator who will support the transactional finance function
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• Acting as the key point of contact for all day‑to‑day finance matters
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You’ll be the go‑to person for all things finance, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety and getting into the detail when required.

About You: \n

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• Previous experience as a Company Accountant or in a similar all‑round accounting role
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• Experience working within a small to medium‑size business
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• Strong month‑end and management reporting experience
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• Solid reconciliation, cash flow and financial control skills
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• Experience across AP, AR and Payroll
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• A hands‑on and practical approach
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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• The ability to work autonomously and take ownership
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• A commercial mindset and willingness to get involved across the business
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• The ability to hit the ground running
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The Culture You’ll be joining a genuinely family‑focused organisation with a strong customer‑care ethos and a supportive team environment. The business places a strong emphasis on training and development, employee recognition and team culture, with regular social events and opportunities to grow.

What's On Offer? \n

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• 12‑month temporary contract covering parental leave
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• Immediate start
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• Up to $120,000 + Super, depending on experience
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• 5 days per week, office‑based
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• South Sydney location
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• Access to a car is recommended due to the location
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• Genuine stand‑alone Company Accountant role
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• Broad and varied finance responsibilities
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• Supportive, family‑focused culture
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• Close working relationship with the Directors
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If you’re a Company Accountant who enjoys autonomy, variety and taking ownership of the numbers, this is an opportunity to step into a broad temporary role where you can make a genuine impact.

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