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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Financial Accountant | 4 month temporary position | Immediate start

Job title : Financial Accounting & ReportingLocation : Melbourne

  • Initial 4-month temporary position | To commence immediately
  • Working Holiday Visa applicants welcomed | Developing business
  • Inner suburb location with WFH flexibility | $100K-120K package

The Opportunity 

Join a growing organisation entering a busy and important phase of its development, this role offers the opportunity to step into a business with momentum and ambition. 

This is an initial temporary role that is suited to a qualified accountant with 3-5 years’ experience who is immediately available. You will bring a strong technical foundation to assist the business during this period of growth and transformation. You will add value to the overall finance function and work as a 2iC to the Head of Finance. 

The Challenge 

Working alongside and reporting into the Head of Finance, you will be involved in the following:

  • Own and maintain balance sheet integrity, including timely and accurate reconciliations and issue resolution
  • Deliver month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, and financial reporting support
  • Support cost accounting and margin analysis, partnering with stakeholders to improve cost visibility and accuracy
  • Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to strengthen controls, efficiency, and scalability
  • Prepare and review account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards

The Expertise 
  
Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • You are CA/CPA qualified
  • You may have commenced your career in a chartered firm or alternatively have work in an Financial Accountant position
  • Strong technical accounting skills and sound understanding of reporting and reconciliations
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
  • A proactive, hands-on approach and genuine interest in contributing to a collaborative finance team

The Next Step
   
If this position aligns with your experience and career goals, and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please contact Monique Mydaras for a confidential discussion on 0427 363 464. Alternatively, please apply via the link below.
   
About ThompsonCook
     
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.
     
ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270