Financial Accountant, 6 months contract initially
AXR Recruitment & Search ·www.axr.com.au
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Job Brief
A financial accountant role covering month end close, balance sheet reconciliations, BAS and FBT compliance, and weekly and monthly management reporting. This is a clean, well run function rather than a cleanup job, and suits someone who wants to use modern finance systems and AI tools as part of everyday work.
About Our Client
Our client is a well established business operating in the healthcare sector. The finance team reports closely to the CFO and CEO and has genuinely embedded AI tools into daily reporting and analysis, so this is a function that is actively modernising their processes.
Responsibilities
A technical accounting role in a healthcare business with a clear sense of purpose. Six months initially with a genuine path to permanency. Direct visibility into board reporting and real scope to shape how the finance team uses AI and automation day to day.
Apply via link or contact Carolina for a confidential discussion.
A financial accountant role covering month end close, balance sheet reconciliations, BAS and FBT compliance, and weekly and monthly management reporting. This is a clean, well run function rather than a cleanup job, and suits someone who wants to use modern finance systems and AI tools as part of everyday work.
About Our Client
Our client is a well established business operating in the healthcare sector. The finance team reports closely to the CFO and CEO and has genuinely embedded AI tools into daily reporting and analysis, so this is a function that is actively modernising their processes.
Responsibilities
- Perform accurate and timely month end close processes
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and lodge monthly BAS statements
- Manage the annual FBT return process
- Produce weekly and monthly management reports
- Support preparation of the monthly board report
- Provide insight on revenue and cost trends across the business
- Contribute to annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
- Manage company credit cards through the expense management system
- Use AI tools such as Claude, Copilot, or ChatGPT to automate reconciliations, first draft reporting, and stakeholder correspondence, reviewing all output before it is used
- CA or CPA qualification is preferred, though strong candidates without it will still be considered
- 3 to 5 years in a financial or management accounting role
- Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, and pivot tables
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, or Power Query is well regarded
- Practical experience using AI tools in a finance context is well regarded
- Strong written communication skills, able to explain the story behind the numbers clearly
- Available to work on site 5 days a week at Macquarie Park
A technical accounting role in a healthcare business with a clear sense of purpose. Six months initially with a genuine path to permanency. Direct visibility into board reporting and real scope to shape how the finance team uses AI and automation day to day.
Apply via link or contact Carolina for a confidential discussion.
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Where is the Financial Accountant, 6 months contract initially job located?
The Financial Accountant, 6 months contract initially role with AXR Recruitment & Search is based in Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Financial Accountant, 6 months contract initially role pay?
AXR Recruitment & Search lists the Financial Accountant, 6 months contract initially role at AUD 115,000–125,000 per year.
Is the Financial Accountant, 6 months contract initially role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at AXR Recruitment & Search.
What experience level is the Financial Accountant, 6 months contract initially role?
The Financial Accountant, 6 months contract initially position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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