Northcott is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team on a 6‑month full‑time temp position based in North Parramatta. The role offers a pro‑rata salary of $120,000. The Senior Accountant will lead end‑to‑end statutory audit readiness and delivery, rapidly learning the business and finance environment and ensuring that balance sheet accounts, support schedules and audit responses meet Australian statutory requirements. The position requires coordinating audit preparation and responses so that the audit is completed smoothly, accurately, and on time. Responsibilities Ensure correct and timely internal and external financial reporting. Comply with internal policy‑driven and external statutorily driven compliance requirements. Maintain an appropriate level of financial control frameworks for the organisation. Proactively help all parts of the business to understand the financial implications of the work they do. Benefits, Perks, and Well‑being 5 weeks annual leave. Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax‑free for rent/mortgage and $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Perkbox access – everyday savings, rewards and exclusive offers. 13 days personal leave. Paid parental leave – 14 weeks of paid maternity leave after 12 months of service. Essential Skills and Experience CPA/CA qualified (or near completion) with strong grounding in statutory reporting. Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating statutory audits in an Australian environment. Strong technical accounting capability (AASB/IFRS), especially balance sheet recognition, measurement and disclosure. Advanced balance sheet reconciliation and financial control skills – able to uplift quality quickly. Strong stakeholder management – able to coordinate inputs across multiple teams and drive deadlines. Excellent written communication – able to prepare audit‑ready schedules, position papers and clear responses. Highly organised – able to run trackers, document control and manage competing priorities to deadlines. Diversity and Inclusion Statement Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or have a preferred contact method, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at #J-18808-Ljbffr