Accountant

Contract Type:

Temp

Location:

Hindmarsh

Industry:

Accounting

Contact Name:

Joanne Murtagh

Contact Email:

joanne.murtagh@harrisonmcmillan.com.au

Contact Phone

08 7100 3078

Published

05-Nov-2025

Accountant

Experienced Accountant required for a 6-month contract supporting a busy finance team. Immediate start and competitive hourly rate.

• Immediate start with a 6-month contract opportunity
• Varied and hands-on accounting role within a supportive team
• Competitive hourly rate


About the Company
Our client is a well-established South Australian organisation delivering essential services across the state. With a strong reputation for excellence and collaboration, this team values accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement across all aspects of financial management.
Role Overview
The Accountant will provide hands-on support to Finance Business Partners and Project Accountants, assisting with month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and process improvement. This role offers variety and the chance to make an immediate impact during a busy period of change.

About the Person
We’re seeking a qualified and adaptable accounting professional who enjoys variety and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You’ll have strong technical and systems skills, excellent attention to detail and a collaborative, team-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities
  • Month-end processing, reconciliations and reporting
  • Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
  • Supporting project reporting and ad-hoc financial analysis
  • Maintaining financial records and supporting audit and compliance activities
  • Contributing to continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
  • Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or related field (CPA/CA not essential)
  • Experience across management accounting and reporting functions
  • Strong systems experience, ideally SAP, Workday or Adapt
  • Advanced Excel skills and analytical ability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Culture of the Business
You’ll be joining a professional and inclusive finance team that values collaboration, initiative and flexibility. The environment is supportive, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and work across a variety of financial activities.

For more information please contact Joanne Murtagh on (08) 7100 3078.

Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.
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