Graduate Accountant

Allens

. Assist the Financial Management team with timely and accurate financial accounting information and analysis .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, including general ledger maintenance and preparation of financial statements. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel functions and applying AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency in financial processes.

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Financial AccountingGeneral Ledger MaintenanceFinancial Statement PreparationAdvanced Excel SkillsClient Service Focus

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingGeneral Ledger MaintenanceFinancial Statement PreparationBudgetingForecastingBank ReconciliationAudit SupportAccounting Standards KnowledgeAI Tools ApplicationSoftware Applications for Financial Reporting

Soft Skills

Ability to Present Financial InformationTask PrioritizationDrive EfficiencyDesire to Learn and GrowProfessional Approach

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPivotTablesXLOOKUPSUMIF

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Degree in CommerceGraduate Degree in BusinessGraduate Degree in AccountingCA ANZCPA

Industry Keywords

Professional Services SectorFinancial ReportingStatutory Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Financial Management team with timely and accurate financial accounting information and analysis
Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate accounting information and reliable financial reporting
Prepare monthly journals and assist with month-end reporting
Maintain and update the general ledger, reconciling and accurately recording financial transactions
Assist with year-end statutory reporting and audit, including providing documentation and explanations for audit queries
Assist with budgeting and forecasting, including annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Perform daily bank reconciliation maintenance and monthly checks
Work with internal stakeholders to drive process efficiency
Complete ad hoc tasks
Report to the Finance Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree in Commerce, Business or Accounting, or near graduating
May have commenced CA ANZ or CPA qualifications
Experience in the professional services sector is desirable
Strong understanding of financial accounting, particularly general ledger maintenance
Exposure to preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
Knowledge of relevant accounting standards
Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and SUMIF
Ability to apply AI tools and agents to improve productivity
Ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders
Proficiency in software applications for financial processes and reporting
Ability to prioritise tasks and drive efficiency
Client service focus and professional approach
Desire to learn, grow, network, and mentor others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive fixed remuneration
Employee recruitment referral program
Discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets
Health and travel insurance
Charity matched funding program
Fully subsidised gym memberships
Annual flu vaccinations
Skin checks
In-house snacks and catered meals
Subsidised sporting and social activities
Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families
Regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Equipment to support working from home
Ability to purchase additional annual leave
Enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy
26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees
High quality executive coaching to support the transition
Team-based recognition including social activities and contribution-based recognition activities
Annual Allens Values Awards
Learning and development opportunities
Career Deal supporting career development
International secondments through the Linklaters alliance
Workplace giving and volunteering programs