Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Quay Appointments is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant for a full-time, onsite position in Annandale. The salary offered is AUD 120,000 - 130,000 per annum.

This role is with a prestigious private school located in Sydney's Inner West. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will join a close-knit and collaborative finance team. The position is key to delivering accurate financial reporting and managing end-to-end payroll in a complex environment. This is an opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys combining technical financial accounting with payroll expertise within a values-driven organisation.

About the Role This is a varied and hands-on role encompassing financial accounting, payroll, compliance, and continuous improvement. Key duties include:

• Supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting, including journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Preparing budget reports and supporting budget owners.
• Providing support during external audits, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries.
• Processing end-to-end fortnightly payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and statutory obligations.
• Preparing payroll reconciliations and ensuring alignment with financial records.
• Partnering closely with HR to maintain accurate employee records.
• Preparing FBT returns, workers compensation declarations, and other statutory reporting.
• Driving process improvements, system enhancements, and automation across finance and payroll functions.

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

• A CA/CPA or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of five years' experience in Financial Accounting.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced financial reporting, reconciliation, and technical accounting skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong systems capability, with experience using payroll and finance systems (Micropay highly regarded).
• The ability to manage competing priorities and build strong relationships across the business.
• Experience within the education or not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer Join one of Sydney's most respected independent schools and enjoy:

• A diverse and rewarding role across both financial accounting and payroll.
• A collaborative and supportive Finance team.
• A structured succession opportunity with an extensive payroll handover.
• A beautiful Inner West location with convenient public transport access.
• A stable, purpose-driven organisation with an outstanding workplace culture.

If you are looking for a role where you can utilise both your financial accounting expertise and payroll knowledge while contributing to an organisation that makes a genuine difference, we encourage you to apply.

Application Instructions: Apply now or contact Jessica Priebee for a confidential discussion at jpr•••••@quayappointments.com.au.