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If you're an accountant who enjoys understanding the ‘why’ behind the numbers, not just processing them - we'd love to hear from you. We're partnering with a number of respected organisations across the Newcastle and Hunter region that are seeking commercially minded accounting professionals to join their finance teams. These opportunities span both Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Accountant positions, offering the chance to work closely with operational leaders while contributing to meaningful business outcomes. About the opportunities These are hands-on accounting roles where you'll become a trusted member of the finance team rather than simply processing transactions. You'll have exposure across the full accounting cycle, supporting month-end reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering, while helping leaders make informed commercial decisions. Success in these positions comes from being someone who enjoys asking questions, understanding how a business operates and taking genuine ownership of your work. Your responsibilities may include Depending on the opportunity, your responsibilities could include: Preparing month-end financial reports and analysis. Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls. Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Preparing journals, accruals and reconciliations. Assisting with statutory reporting and audit requirements. Monitoring capital expenditure and assets reporting. Partnering with operational leaders to provide financial insights. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes. Providing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to Executive teams. Working collaboratively within centralised finance function About You You're an accounting professional who enjoys being part of the business - not just sitting behind the numbers. You take genuine ownership of your work, pride yourself on producing accurate, high-quality financial information and naturally review your work before submitting it. You're commercially curious, proactive and enjoy solving problems by applying logic and critical thinking. You thrive in fast-paced environments, can confidently manage competing priorities and reporting deadlines, and are always looking for opportunities to improve processes and add value. You build strong relationships across a business, communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders, and enjoy working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes. Ideally, you'll bring: Tertiary qualifications in Accounting (CPA or CA completed, or currently progressing, highly regarded). Approximately 2–6+ years' experience within an accounting or finance role. Experience working to month-end reporting deadlines and delivering accurate, timely financial information. Strong reconciliation, financial reporting and analytical skills. Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive, hands-on approach, strong attention to detail and a genuine sense of accountability. If you're looking to join an organisation where you can make a genuine impact, continue developing your career and be part of a high-performing finance team, we'd love to hear from you. How to apply To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Olivia Evans on oliviae@peoplefusion.com.au 02 4927 2025 for a confidential discussion. Applications can be made by clicking "Apply". We look forward to reviewing your CV and covering letter addressing your motivation for applying and how you believe your experience relates. At peoplefusion, we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion - we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion, or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us. #SCR-olivia-evans
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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