Financial Accountant

Looking to build on your career….why not join one of the regions most successful building companies!!
  
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Financial Accountant to join a well established and highly regarded property developer based in Newcastle.
  
Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, tax, audit, business services, statutory compliance and continuous process improvement across a diverse property portfolio.
  
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid level accountant looking to broaden their experience within a dynamic, fast-paced commercial environment.
  
The Opportunity
  
Reporting to the Finance Manager/CFO, your responsibilities will include:
  

• Preparing month-end and year-end financial reporting, including journals, accruals and adjustments
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger
• Managing fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules
• Ensuring accurate recognition of revenue and expenses in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards
• Preparing BAS, FBT and other statutory returns
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and financial analysis
• Preparing General Purpose Financial Statements and supporting year-end audit requirements
• Completing external compliance reporting, including ATO, ABS, NSW Revenue and Workers Compensation declarations
• Assisting with group consolidation reporting
• Supporting accounts payable and receivable functions when required
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency
• Acting as a key liaison with external accountants and tax advisers

  
About You
  
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:
  

• The role would ideally suit a candidate with a Public Practice background as you will be heavily involved in Tax, Data, Auditing
• CA or CPA qualification (or currently working towards)
• 3 - 4+ years' Financial accounting experience within commercial, property or public practice environments
• Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting experience
• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and tax compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A proactive approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  
What's on Offer
  

• 1 day wfh – rest in Office in Newcastle CBD
• Join one of Newcastle's leading property development organisations
• Diverse and varied role with genuine career development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Long-term career progression within a growing business

  
If you're looking to join a respected local organisation where you can continue developing your financial accounting career while contributing to high profile development projects, we'd love to hear from you.
  
Apply now or contact Daniel on a confidential basis to discuss the opportunity further – daniel@connectedpeople.com.au