Financial Accountant

Accounting/Auditing, Finance
Western Australia (Australia), Australia
January 17, 2025
Full-time
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Job Description

You may have heard of us, but did you know? Seven West Media (SWM) is not only the top news, sports and entertainment brand in WA, we are a group of diverse, creative and inclusive team members that love what we do. We get to connect with millions of Western Australians every day, and we aim to give our audience, clients and team the best experience. We comprise of brands including Channel Seven, The West Australian, The Sunday Times, thewest.com.au, PerthNow, 7plus, The Nightly and thegame.com.au.

Based in our Osborne Park office and reporting to the Team Lead Financial Accounting, our Financial Accountant role has a strong focus on delivering timely and accurate monthly results for our entities within the West Australian Newspaper Group. These reports have high visibility within the organisation and drive important business decisions.

Your experience within a busy commercial environment, a solid understanding of key financial month end closing activities and an analytical mindset are crucial skills you will bring to this role. You will be backed by a dynamic and encouraging team, ensuring that you will be supported along the way.

About the Role:

  • Preparation monthly financial reporting activities, including:
    • Creation and processing of journals
    • Reconciliations (Bank & Balance Sheet)
    • Analysis of results
    • Prepayments and accrual calculations
    • Cost allocations between departments
    • Intercompany recharges with Group entity
  • Compliance related work including:
    • Corporate credit card finance approvals
    • Assist with half year and year end audit queries
    • Preparation FBT schedules to support Group submission of returns
    • Assistance with income tax schedules for tax effect accounting
    • Assist BAS reporting
  • Supporting team with fixed asset accounting, Telethon and other ad hoc accounting tasks

About You:

  • Accounting Bachelor Degree (can be studying towards CA/CPA)
  • Critical mindset and analytical skills
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
  • Excellent attention to detail and self-motivated
  • Professional presentation and communication skills

About the Benefits:

  • Salary packaging and a paid parental leave policy
  • An Osborne Park location with an onsite café, free gym and parking
  • An employee Perks program, health and wellbeing support program and more

Apply now!

Join us at Seven West Media and be a part of our success story. To apply simply click the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow the prompts to submit your resume and any supporting documents. Please note, only applicants who have current and valid Australian work rights can apply.

Apply now and join us behind the scenes at one of Australia’s most prominent media companies to let your talents shine.

SWM is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

SWM does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

For more information visit www.sevenwestmedia.com.au

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