Management Accountant (contract) - $65 - $75 per hour + Super

Location: Sydney, NSW

Salary Package: $65 - $75 per hour + Super

Role Highlights:

Join a purpose-driven organisation that positively impacts thousands of people across the community every year. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious accountant looking to expand beyond traditional reporting duties and develop into a true Finance Business Partner.

Working within a collaborative finance team, you will initially focus on management accounting, month-end reporting, budgeting and financial analysis before progressively taking on greater stakeholder engagement and commercial responsibilities.

This position offers exposure to operational leaders, funding programs and strategic decision-making, making it an excellent next step for someone seeking a long-term career in commercial finance.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will support the preparation of management reports, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting activities across a diverse operational environment.

You will work closely with business stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insights, assist with program reporting requirements and support key operational initiatives. The role requires someone with strong technical foundations who enjoys building relationships and partnering with non-finance stakeholders.

This is an open-ended temporary opportunity with a strong possibility of permanency for the right individual.

Responsibilities:

* Month-end accounting, including journals, accruals and reconciliations
* Preparation of monthly management reports and financial analysis
* Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
* Program-level and funding-related reporting
* Acquittal reporting and compliance requirements
* Supporting operational stakeholders with financial insights and decision support
* Identifying opportunities for process improvement and reporting enhancements
* Assisting with the development of business cases and financial modelling where required
* Building strong relationships across finance and operational teams

Candidate Profile:

You are a driven and commercially minded accounting professional looking to develop your career within a complex, purpose-led organisation.

You will bring:

* CA or CPA qualification (essential)
* Strong experience in management accounting and financial reporting
* Proven month-end experience including journals and balance sheet reconciliations
* Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
* Previous experience within the not-for-profit, community services, healthcare, aged care, education or government-funded sectors will be highly regarded
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
* A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to transition into Finance Business Partnering

Highly Desirable Systems Experience:

* PeopleSoft
* TM1
* Power BI

Culture & Benefits:

This organisation is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development and meaningful contribution to the community. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their development while working alongside supportive leaders and experienced finance professionals.

* Open-ended contract with strong potential for permanent employment
* Genuine pathway into Finance Business Partnering
* Purpose-driven organisation with meaningful community impact
* Supportive and collaborative finance leadership team
* Hybrid working environment
* Exposure to senior operational stakeholders and strategic initiatives
* Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

Apply

If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the "Apply" link below. The reference number for this role is "SFMA79016". Please allow for 3 - 5 working days for us to process all the applications. All applicants will hear back from us, either via email or a telephone call.