Financial Accountant

Join a respected business in a key financial role. Own month-end, reporting, compliance, budgeting, and process improvement. Use your Excel/Power BI skills to deliver insights and partner with stakeholders. Ideal for someone with 4+ year's experience and a passion for accuracy, analysis, and collaboration. Flexible work options and a supportive team with an ex Big 4 Audit Manager. Apply now and shape your future in finance.

Salary: $110,000

Location: North Brisbane

Keywords: financial reporting, compliance, month-end processes, audit support, budget preparation, forecasting, stakeholder collaboration, Excel expertise, Power BI experience, process improvement

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join a respected organisation based in North Brisbane, offering a competitive salary of $110,000. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information while supporting business growth through insightful analysis and collaborative teamwork. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in preparing financial statements, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and enhancing financial processes. With a focus on both technical excellence and interpersonal connection, this position provides the chance to work closely with various stakeholders across the business, contribute to key decision-making, and support ongoing improvements within the finance function. Flexible working opportunities and a supportive team environment make this an ideal next step for those looking to further their career in finance.

• Enjoy a competitive salary of $110,000 while working in a supportive and collaborative finance team that values your input and encourages professional development.
• Take ownership of critical financial processes including month-end and year-end reporting, budget preparation, and compliance activities, all while building strong relationships across departments.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities and exposure to diverse projects that will enhance your skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll do:

As a Financial Accountant based in North Brisbane, you will be entrusted with ensuring the accuracy of all financial transactions while playing an integral role in shaping the organisation's financial health. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include preparing essential financial statements that guide business strategy, managing compliance requirements with precision, and supporting both internal teams and external partners through clear communication. You will also have the opportunity to drive improvements in existing processes by identifying areas for greater efficiency or control. By engaging with colleagues across departments during budgeting cycles or when analysing new projects, you will help foster a culture of transparency and shared success. Your ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights will be highly valued as you contribute to both routine reporting cycles and special projects that shape the future direction of the business.

• Prepare profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and monthly management reports with careful comparison against budgets to ensure accurate financial oversight.
• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger by adhering strictly to relevant accounting standards and internal controls.
• Manage the timely preparation and lodgement of monthly Business Activity Statements (BAS) to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the maintenance of company registers including fixed assets, property holdings, rebates, and leases to guarantee up-to-date records.
• Liaise effectively with external stakeholders such as financial institutions, auditors, and taxation authorities to facilitate smooth audits and compliance checks.
• Assist in evaluating the financial and operational implications of new business initiatives, projects, or investments by providing detailed analysis.
• Support the annual budgeting process by collaborating with key business managers to prepare comprehensive P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare periodic financial forecasts on an ongoing basis to inform strategic planning and resource allocation decisions.
• Monitor actual performance against budgeted figures and report variances clearly to management for informed decision-making.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analyses and reporting as required to support evolving business needs.

What you bring:

To excel as a Financial Accountant in this role, your background should reflect solid experience within finance functions where attention to detail was paramount. You bring not only technical expertise but also a genuine enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with others-whether it's helping colleagues understand complex reports or collaborating on cross-functional projects. Your approach is grounded in empathy; you listen carefully before offering solutions that benefit everyone involved. You thrive when given responsibility for important tasks like preparing statutory accounts or supporting audit activities because you know your work underpins wider organisational success. Your advanced Excel skills allow you to analyse trends quickly while your familiarity with tools like Power BI means you can present findings visually for maximum impact. Above all else, your reliability makes you someone others trust when it comes to safeguarding the company's finances.

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field is required; candidates holding or working towards a master's degree or professional certification such as CPA or CA are highly regarded.
• At least four years' experience in finance roles where you have demonstrated your dependability in delivering accurate results under tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential for managing large datasets and performing detailed analyses; familiarity with Power BI is considered advantageous for enhanced reporting capabilities.
• Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, and preparing comprehensive financial reports that inform strategic decisions at multiple levels within an organisation.
• Exceptional analytical skills enabling you to interpret complex financial data sets and translate them into meaningful recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that allow you to present information clearly while fostering understanding among colleagues from different backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build trusting relationships across departments while working collaboratively towards shared goals.
• Experience liaising with external parties such as auditors or tax authorities demonstrates your commitment to compliance and effective stakeholder management.
• A keen eye for process improvement ensures you are always seeking ways to enhance efficiency within finance operations without compromising accuracy or integrity.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to nurturing talent within a welcoming team environment where every member's contribution is valued. Employees enjoy flexible working opportunities designed to promote work-life balance alongside access to ongoing training that supports both personal growth and professional advancement. The company places great emphasis on open communication-ensuring everyone feels heard-and actively encourages collaboration between departments so that successes are shared collectively. With robust systems already in place yet always open to improvement suggestions from staff at all levels, this is an ideal setting for those who want their ideas recognised while making a tangible difference each day. The leadership team is approachable and genuinely invested in employee wellbeing; they understand that happy teams deliver better outcomes for clients as well as themselves. If you're looking for more than just another job-if you want somewhere your efforts matter-this could be exactly what you've been searching for.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career within a supportive environment that values your expertise, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your future as a valued Financial Accountant awaits!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Reggie Van Driel on +61 7 3032 2222 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.