Financial Accountant
Financial Accountant
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Your role
At Allens our business teams are also specialists in their field using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
Youll be a part of our Finance team based in Sydney. Reporting to the Finance Manager the Financial Accountant will assist the Financial Management team with the provision of timely and accurate Financial Accounting information and analysis to enable management to make informed business decisions.
As a Financial Accountant you will assist with the maintenance of the general ledger to ensure accurate accounting information and reliable financial reporting. Responsibilities include:
Preparing monthly journals and assisting with monthend reporting.
Assist with maintaining and updating the general ledger ensuring that all financial transactions are reconciled and recorded accurately.
Assisting with yearend statutory reporting and audit including providing necessary documentation and explanations to audit queries.
Assisting with budgeting and forecasting including the annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Weekly and monthly checks of bank reconciliation to ensure accurate reporting of cash balances.
Working with internal stakeholders to drive process efficiency.
Ad hoc tasks.
This is a permanent fulltime opportunity. Hybrid working 60 in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.
About you
You will have:
ICAANZ or CPA qualified or near completion.
Experience in the professional services sector is desirable.
A strong understanding of financial accounting with particular focus on general ledger maintenance.
Exposure to preparing financial statements including balance sheets income statements and cash flow statements ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
Attention to detail complex problem solving and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong skills in Excel including functions such as PivotTables VLOOKUP and SUMIFS for financial reporting and analysis.
Confident communicator who is able to present financial information to nonfinance stakeholders.
Client service focus and a willingness to engage with others coupled with a professional approach and presentation.
Track record of being able to prioritise tasks and drive efficiency.
Proficiency in software applications to optimise financial processes and reporting and improve efficiency.
A desire to learn grow network mentor others
Your development
In joining Allens you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged supported and guided as you learn and develop and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration employee recruitment referral program discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets health and travel insurance charity matched funding program.
Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships annual flu vaccinations skin checks inhouse snacks and catered meals subsidised sporting and social activities Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our inhouse consulting Psychologist.
Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions equipment to support working from home.
Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave access to an enhanced inclusive and flexible parental leave policy 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply
Wed love to hear from you so please click apply now! If you would like to find out more please visit This is Allens or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please email Olivia Newport Talent Acquisition Consultant
At Allens our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our peoples differences across gender and gender identity sexual orientation age ability cultural backgrounds First Nations communities and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process please contact us at . We encourage applicants from all backgrounds so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align please express your interest by emailing us at . The right role for you might be just around the corner!
Employment Type
Full-Time
