Financial Controller – AU Accounting, Payroll
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Financial Controller managing accounting, payroll, reporting, and compliance for an Australian environmental consultancy. Supporting Directors and external accountants from a permanent work-from-home role.
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day finance operations for a growing Australian environmental consultancy
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
- Oversee project billing, client invoicing, monthly statements, and debtor management
- Process supplier payments and expense claims, and maintain accurate financial records
- Manage purchase orders and monitor outstanding commitments
- Process fortnightly Australian payroll, including leave management, superannuation, STP, PAYG, payroll tax, and workers' compensation requirements
- Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Awards, classifications, pay rates, allowances, and employee entitlements
- Complete payroll reconciliations and support year-end payroll processes
- Perform bank, credit card, payroll, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations
- Coordinate month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
- Prepare management reports, departmental P&Ls, project profitability reports, and budget variance analysis
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and budgeting activities
- Support tax and compliance reporting with external accountants
- Assist with year-end reporting, audit preparation, and R&D claim documentation
- Provide finance support across related entities where required
- Identify process improvements and support routine finance activities
- Work closely with Directors and external accountants to maintain financial accuracy and support business decisions
Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' accounting experience, including strong exposure to Australian finance functions
- Demonstrated experience across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end reporting
- Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, STP, superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, and compliance requirements
- Experience supporting multiple entities, intercompany transactions and loan reconciliations
- Experience preparing management reports and working alongside external accountants
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with MYOB, Xero, or similar accounting platforms
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Nice to have: Experience using MYOB and Monday.com
- Nice to have: Background within a consultancy, professional services, or project-based environment
- Nice to have: Experience supporting multiple entities and intercompany transactions
- Nice to have: CPA or CA qualification, or currently working towards completion
Benefits:
- Permanent work from home
- Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM PHT (adjustments will be made for daylight saving time)
- HMO with 2 free dependents and medical reimbursements
- Government-mandated benefits
- Opportunities to work with leading companies in Australia and beyond
- Training programmes for career development
- Engaging company outings, team activities and wellness sessions
- Supportive, inclusive culture
- Dedicated managers focused on your growth and success
- Additional entitlements
- Structured career development programs
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