Financial Accountant

We’re a leading network of independent Australian accounting, audit and business advisory firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients. And our people.

When you join Pitcher Partners, you’re joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We’re deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual.

And we’re excited by what’s possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven’t met yet. Perhaps you’re one of them.

Our commitment to you

At Pitcher Partners we believe success is better shared. We invest in the future of our people, and a culture that supports us all. When you embark on a career with us, we support your journey in various ways:

Your development

• Tailored leadership and professional development programs
• Study support to enhance your career and impact including CA and other post graduate study

Your leave and flexibility

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, and dress for your day
• Paid parental leave, community leave, purchased leave and public holiday swap programs

Your health, finance and extras

• Mental health first aid training
• Onsite massages and pilates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle and retail discounts through Pitcher+
• Free barista made coffee from our onsite café, The Hub
• Income protection insurance
• Convenient CBD location by Southern Cross station

We’re proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. Earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women by offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity and inclusion. Visit the Work180 Pitcher Partners Melbourne page a full breakdown of our benefits.

About the team

The Pitcher Partners Melbourne Finance team is a team of highly skilled professionals who offer a wide range of services to our external clients as well as to our internal staff and Partners.

About the role

This is role is responsible for supporting the Senior Finance Manager to develop, assist and implement an effective and professional Finance process for the firm. This includes both policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the reporting of weekly revenue against budget
• Assist in the preparation of the firms monthly accounting, including preparation of GL reconciliations, bank reconciliations, posting of disbursements and reporting
• Using our practice management systems, design, curate, interpret and provide proactive business insights to various stakeholders
• Prepare and post the weekly Concur file along with associated month end processes
• Collation and presentation of extensive information for Audits and Tax reporting (internal and external) as required
• Assist in making payments (domestic or international) and processing APS Adjustments as required
• Supporting the Finance + Admin team, to ensure adherence to firm policies and procedures

Who we’re after

Here are the some of the key skills we’re looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all – that’s ok! We’d still love for you to apply.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business or Accounting)
• CA/CPA qualified
• Experience within a similar role, ideally within a professional services firm
• Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting software

How to apply

If you can see yourself as part of a team that’s about developing meaningful relationships with your clients and your colleagues, and leading with the best ideas, we want to hear from you.

Our typical recruitment process for shortlisted applicants will include a phone screening and two interviews. Our recruitment team will walk you through this process and will provide you with all the required information.

Once advertising commences, we continually review applications, so encourage you to apply today if you can see yourself in this role.

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, and we strongly encourage people from under-represented backgrounds and groups to apply.

We are open to discussing how any of our roles can be done on a part time basis and encourage you to let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can reach out to us at [email protected] .

Note for recruitment agencies: While we appreciate the role recruitment agencies play in our recruitment strategy, unsolicited CV’s or profiles will not be considered. We will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV’s or profiles that are shared.

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