Senior Financial Accountant

Elevate your career as a Senior Financial Accountant, where you'll play a pivotal role in financial assurance, reporting, and process optimisation within a high-performing finance team based in Sydney CBD. Drive compliance, lead continuous improvements, and make a real impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Salary: Up to $145k + super per annum
  • Work type: Full-time, 18 months contract (12m MTC + 6m extension)
  • Hybrid: 2 days WFH, 3 days in-office
  • Benefits: Progression, company events, retailer discounts, insurance discounts and more! 
Requirements:
  • CA/CPA qualified with 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience
  • General insurance experience is essential, with a strong preference for workers' compensation or other long-tail classes
  • Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of tax legislation
  • Familiarity with APRA standards and reporting (preferred)
  • Background in Big-4 firm is advantageous.
  • Experience in the insurance sector (advantageous)
Responsibilities:
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements
  • Lead the development and implementation of technical policies and control frameworks
  • Identify key transactions requiring technical review and establish best-practice procedures
  • Build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and development for finance team members
  • Drive system and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy
  • Support internal initiatives and manage change effectively
  • Mentor and guide another permanent staff member to 
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary & flexible hybrid work.
  • Dynamic career growth in a supportive environment.
  • Comprehensive well-being programs: EAP, health insurance, & support.
  • Wellness perks: vaccinations, fitness, and healthy snacks.
  • Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.
  • Financial benefits: car leasing, discounts, and savings.
  • Recognition & rewards for your achievements.
  • Engaging employee events & a consistently collaborative culture.
Ready to join a team that values your expertise? Apply directly!
Questions? Contact Laura O'Donovan: laura.odonovan@sandyou.com.au
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