Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

6-Month Contract | Potential for Extension

About the Role

Our client, a leading organisation within the mining sector, is seeking an experienced Financial Accountants to join their Finance team on a 6-month contract, with potential for extension. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting month-end and year-end processes, statutory reporting, and audit requirements within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for technically strong accounting professionals with experience in Australian listed entities and a public practice background to contribute to a high-performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end financial accounting activities
• Prepare and post journals accurately and in a timely manner
• Complete balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements
• Prepare audit workpapers and support the external audit process
• Identify and proactively resolve accounting issues prior to audit
• Ensure compliance with statutory and financial reporting requirements

Skills & Experience

• CPA or CA qualified
• 3+ years’ experience in a public practice background
• Experience working with Australian listed companies
• Mining sector experience preferred
• Strong experience preparing audit files and supporting external audit processes
• Proven ability to identify and address issues ahead of audit
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and statutory compliance capability
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines