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Senior Accountant | Sydney CBD | $115,000 - $135,000 + Super We are partnering with a privately owned business to recruit a Senior Accountant. This is a broad and varied position supporting a diverse portfolio. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day finance function while gaining exposure to projects, process improvements and wider commercial operations. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety. Key Responsibilities Prepare month-end accounts, journals and balance sheet reconciliations Produce weekly and monthly financial reporting and cash flow reporting Prepare BAS, IAS and other compliance requirements Manage accounts payable, supplier payments and bank reconciliations Maintain the fixed asset register and general ledger accuracy Reconcile intercompany accounts, loan balances and development costs Process fortnightly payroll Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to upcoming business initiatives About You Previous experience as an all rounder Accountant CA/CPA qualified Strong financial and management accounting experience across a broad finance function Confident building relationships with stakeholders across the business Apply Today! Please submit your CV directly to discuss this opportunity further. Elena.spurrier@roberthalf.com.au Please note that due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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