Financial Accountant - 6 month contract
- Join a major infrastructure organisation with strong commercial complexity and scale.
- Support senior finance leaders with accounting and analytical exposure.
- Deliver accurate month-end accounting and manage complex revenue recognition processes.
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Join a major infrastructure organisation with strong commercial complexity and scale.
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High-visibility role supporting senior finance leaders with both accounting and analytical exposure.
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6-month contract, based in Sydney CBD with immediate start opportunity.
About the Company
Join a major Australian infrastructure organisation undergoing continual transformation. The finance function supports a complex commercial environment with significant customer, asset and revenue streams. The team is high-performing, fast-paced and tightly connected to core business operations.
The Opportunity
This 6-month contract role suits a technically strong accountant with 3 to 4 years’ audit experience plus 1 to 2 years in a similar financial accounting role. Candidates with working holiday visas (WHV) with 1 to 2 years of commercial experience is encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver accurate month-end accounting, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and full P&L reporting in line with Australian Accounting Standards.
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Manage complex revenue recognition and cost allocation processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy and alignment to accounting policy.
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Lead financial analysis, including variance analysis, flash reporting, and commentary across financial and non-financial metrics.
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Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reports, supporting budgeting, forecasting and consolidated performance insights.
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Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors, ensuring timely provision of audit support and technical documentation.
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Oversee fixed asset registers, impairment assessments and capital reporting in accordance with internal governance requirements.
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Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and reporting enhancements across finance systems and month-end workflows.
About You
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ACA/CA/CPA qualified with 3–4 years’ audit experience plus commercial exposure in accounting or analysis.
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Strong technical grounding in IFRS/AASB, revenue recognition and financial control.
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Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with complex data and tight deadlines.
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High attention to detail, strong Excel skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Next steps:
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