Comapny Accountant

Sharp & Carter
Sydney NSW 2000Full time

Listed 30 Sep 2026

Company Accountant

Are you an experienced Company Accountant looking for a role where you can truly own the finance function?

We’re seeking an experienced and hands-on Company Accountant to join a successful, family-focused organisation in South Sydney on a 12-month temporary contract, covering a period of parental leave.

This is a genuine stand-alone finance role, giving you ownership across the full finance function for a business of approximately 40 employees. You’ll work closely with the Directors and wider business, overseeing everything from month-end and management reporting through to AP, AR and payroll.

The Role: This is a broad and hands-on Company Accountant position where you’ll be responsible for:

  • Managing the month-end close
  • Preparing journals, reconciliations and financial reports
  • Preparing monthly management reporting
  • Managing cash flow and forecasting
  • Managing capital expenditure and financial controls
  • Overseeing AP, AR and Payroll
  • Providing financial analysis and insights to the Directors
  • Maintaining strong financial processes and controls
  • Identifying opportunities to improve finance systems and processes
  • Working alongside an Accounts Administrator who will support the transactional finance function
  • Acting as the key point of contact for all day-to-day finance matters

You’ll be the go-to person for all things finance, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety and getting into the detail when required.

About You: We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Previous experience as a Company Accountant or in a similar all-round accounting role
  • Experience working within a small to medium-sized business
  • Strong month-end and management reporting experience
  • Solid reconciliation, cash flow and financial control skills
  • Experience across AP, AR and Payroll
  • A hands-on and practical approach
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • The ability to work autonomously and take ownership
  • A commercial mindset and willingness to get involved across the business
  • The ability to hit the ground running

The Culture You’ll be joining a genuinely family-focused organisation with a strong customer-care ethos and a supportive team environment.
The business places a strong emphasis on training and development, employee recognition and team culture, with regular social events and opportunities to grow.
What's On Offer?

  • 12-month temporary contract covering parental leave
  • Immediate start
  • Up to $120,000 + Super, depending on experience
  • 5 days per week, office-based
  • South Sydney location
  • Access to a car is recommended due to the location
  • Genuine stand-alone Company Accountant role
  • Broad and varied finance responsibilities
  • Supportive, family-focused culture
  • Close working relationship with the Directors

If you’re a Company Accountant who enjoys autonomy, variety and taking ownership of the numbers, this is an opportunity to step into a broad temporary role where you can make a genuine impact.

Apply ASAP or contact me on 0488 756 943 for more information.