Senior Financial Accountant (FBT specialist)
Randstad Australia
Date: 18 hours ago
City: South Yarra, Victoria
Contract type: Full time

Randstad Senior Finance is proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded business located in the inner suburbs of South Yarra. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically proficient and detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team for a 6-8 week contract.
About The Opportunity
This role is pivotal in supporting our client's finance function with a primary focus on Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). You will be the go-to expert for all FBT-related matters, ensuring compliance and accuracy in the lead-up to their lodgment deadline. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your specialist skills in a hands-on and impactful role.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
To be successful in this role, you will be a CA/CPA qualified Senior Financial Accountant with a demonstrated track record in a similar role. You will also possess:
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
About The Opportunity
This role is pivotal in supporting our client's finance function with a primary focus on Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). You will be the go-to expert for all FBT-related matters, ensuring compliance and accuracy in the lead-up to their lodgment deadline. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your specialist skills in a hands-on and impactful role.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Taking full ownership of the end-to-end FBT compliance process, from preparation to lodgment.
- Conducting a thorough review and analysis of all fringe benefits provided to employees.
- Accurately calculating the taxable value of benefits and determining the final FBT liability.
- Preparing and lodging the annual FBT return in a timely and compliant manner.
- Assisting with the broader financial accounting duties as required, including month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and provide expert advice on FBT matters.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency of FBT reporting.
To be successful in this role, you will be a CA/CPA qualified Senior Financial Accountant with a demonstrated track record in a similar role. You will also possess:
- Proven, in-depth experience in managing and lodging FBT returns is essential.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and a thorough understanding of Australian tax legislation.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
- The ability to work autonomously, manage your time effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in a range of accounting software and a high level of competency in Microsoft Excel.
- Immediate availability to commence a 6-8 week contract in South Yarra.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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