- Financial Accountant / Business Accountant (Grade 7/8) Location: Parramatta CBD, NSW Contract: 12-month contract Rate: $70–$75 per hour + Super Start Date: ASAPAre you an experienced Financial or Business Accountant with strong government accounting experience and PRIME system skills? Join the NSW State Government in a pivotal role supporting critical financial operations across a dynamic public sector team.Key Responsibilities:Prepare key financial reportFinancial Accountant / Business Accountant (Grade 7/8) Location: Parramatta CBD, NSW Contract: 12-month contract Rate: $70–$75 per hour + Super Start Date: ASAPAre you an experienced Financial or Business Accountant with strong government accounting experience and PRIME system skills? Join the NSW State Government in a pivotal role supporting critical financial operations across a dynamic public sector team.Key Responsibilities:Prepare key financial report
- A leading multinational company based in Sydney, Australia is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant / Admin Manager to join their team. This crucial role involves overseeing both financial operations and key administrative functions, ensuring compliance and efficient business processes.Key Responsibilities:Oversee comprehensive financial management, month end close and reporting back to headquarters..Manage tax filings, statA leading multinational company based in Sydney, Australia is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant / Admin Manager to join their team. This crucial role involves overseeing both financial operations and key administrative functions, ensuring compliance and efficient business processes.Key Responsibilities:Oversee comprehensive financial management, month end close and reporting back to headquarters..Manage tax filings, stat
- Seeking a High-Performing Senior Financial Accountant | ASO6 | Port AdelaideAre you a detail-driven accounting professional with a calm confidence, a flair for financial reporting, and a passion for public purpose?We are partnering with a highly regarded South Australian public sector organisation to find an exceptional Senior Financial Accountant to join their Shared Services team in Port Adelaide. This is a contract role, starting ASAP in 2025, offeringSeeking a High-Performing Senior Financial Accountant | ASO6 | Port AdelaideAre you a detail-driven accounting professional with a calm confidence, a flair for financial reporting, and a passion for public purpose?We are partnering with a highly regarded South Australian public sector organisation to find an exceptional Senior Financial Accountant to join their Shared Services team in Port Adelaide. This is a contract role, starting ASAP in 2025, offering
- Financial Accountant (Contract with possibility of permanent) Location: Arundel, QLD (onsite, street parking available) Contract Dates: June 2025 – December 2025 with possibility of extension afterwards Work Hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm (flexible), 38 hours/weekPurpose of the Role: This newly created position supports the finance team in delivering accurate and timely management and financial reporting. The role involves preparing month-end journals, completingFinancial Accountant (Contract with possibility of permanent) Location: Arundel, QLD (onsite, street parking available) Contract Dates: June 2025 – December 2025 with possibility of extension afterwards Work Hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm (flexible), 38 hours/weekPurpose of the Role: This newly created position supports the finance team in delivering accurate and timely management and financial reporting. The role involves preparing month-end journals, completing
- Senior Finance Manager – Funds and CorporateMy client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Finance Manager to take on a pivotal role within their finance team. This position is central to the corporate financial accounting and control functions, overseeing both Group and Metro JV entities. You'll be a key internal partner to the CFO, General Manager of Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, and various finance and senior management teams. ExtSenior Finance Manager – Funds and CorporateMy client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Finance Manager to take on a pivotal role within their finance team. This position is central to the corporate financial accounting and control functions, overseeing both Group and Metro JV entities. You'll be a key internal partner to the CFO, General Manager of Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, and various finance and senior management teams. Ext
- What You’ll Do:Financial Reporting & Analysis: Take ownership of preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the group (I&E's, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements) and complete essential month-end reconciliations. You'll also conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.Stakeholder Engagement: Confidently collaborate with establishment managers and various stakeholders, offeringWhat You’ll Do:Financial Reporting & Analysis: Take ownership of preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the group (I&E's, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements) and complete essential month-end reconciliations. You'll also conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.Stakeholder Engagement: Confidently collaborate with establishment managers and various stakeholders, offering
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Financial accountant jobs are available in the following contract types:
- financial accountant jobs - permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a financial accountant until retirement or resignation. It is an ideal role if you are looking for a long-term position with job security.
- financial accountant jobs - contract: in a contract position, you work as a financial accountant for a fixed period, from a few months to a year. Contract jobs allow you to determine if you enjoy working in the role.
- financial accountant jobs - temporary: in a temporary position, you work as a financial accountant for a short period. You can gain experience in accounting without committing to the role long-term.
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about financial accountant jobs
As a financial accountant, you prepare financial statements and keep track of an organisation’s finances. Your duties include preparing weekly, monthly and annual financial reports to show the company’s financial position. In this role, you track expenses and analyse financial statements to provide recommendations on ways to optimise cash flow. You are also in charge of budgeting and financial planning.
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how much does a financial accountant make in Australia?
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To become a financial accountant in Australia, pursue a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. The degree course takes three years to complete and equips you with the knowledge to handle accounting tasks. Aside from a bachelor’s degree, you should complete a graduate diploma in chartered accounting and the required three years of professional experience to become a certified practising accountant (CPA).
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