Financial Accountant

The Company

Are you an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a hands-on contract opportunity within a fast-paced and growing business? We are partnering with a well-established Australian retailer seeking additional support during a busy period, with a focus on reconciliations, audit support, process improvements, and month-end activities.

Benefits

• Immediate start with a 2–3 month contract opportunity
• Work alongside a collaborative and supportive finance team
• Exposure to a high-volume, multi-site retail environment
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Based in Eagle Farm with onsite parking available

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Accounting & Tax Manager, this Financial Accountant position will provide critical support across reconciliations, audit requests, lease administration, and month-end activities. This is a hands-on role requiring strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with large volumes of data while identifying opportunities to improve existing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing EFT payments and managing store-level cash banking reconciliations
• Performing balance sheet and other key account reconciliations
• Supporting reconciliation improvement initiatives and process enhancements
• Creating, reviewing, and restructuring Excel-based reconciliations
• Assisting with lease administration and coordination of new lease agreements
• Supporting month-end reporting activities
• Responding to and managing audit requests
• Working with large data sets to identify discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Financial Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or similar finance role
• Strong reconciliation experience, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
• Experience supporting month-end processes and audit requirements
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Experience within retail, FMCG, or a high-volume commercial environment will be highly regarded
• Available to commence at short notice

More Information

For a brief, confidential discussion about this role or your next career move, please contact Bel on 0401 959 498 or ***email_hidden***

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