Financial Accountant

Why This Role Matters

The Financial Accountant role, based in Savills’ Sydney CBD office, reports to the Finance Manager and is an integral member of the National Finance team. The position encompasses a broad range of financial accounting responsibilities, supporting accurate reporting, compliance, and effective financial operations across the business. The role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the finance function. This role would suit a diligent and hard working Financial Accountant, that takes pride in their work, enjoys working with a great bunch of people and that is looking for a fresh challenge.

What You’ll be Doing

• Deliver accurate and timely month‑end close, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with clear financial commentary.
• Own bank reconciliations and cash position reporting, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain core accounting schedules, including fixed assets and lease accounting (AASB 16).
• Prepare and lodge BAS returns (AU & NZ) and support other tax compliance activities (FBT, payroll tax).
• Support statutory reporting and external audits, ensuring robust documentation and controls.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve queries, support cost recoveries, payroll journals, and AR processes.
• Drive process improvements and effective use of financial systems (D365, Hyperion, Calumo, Excel).

What You’ll Bring

• Highly reliable, proactive, and team‑oriented with a strong can‑do attitude
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality outcomes
• 7+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting position
• Demonstrated experience with bank reconciliations and month‑end journals
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and supporting team success
• Adherence to legal, compliance, and internal governance requirements, including systems, accreditation, and performance review processes

Why Savills is a Great Place to Work

At Savills, we believe in helping people thrive through places and spaces, and that starts with our own team. As a global leader in property solutions, with 42,000 professionals across 70 countries and over 170 years of expertise, we know that our greatest strength is our people.

When you join Savills, you’re not just starting a job, you’re becoming part of a culture that celebrates individuality, supports wellbeing, and invests in your growth. We live by four promises: we listen, we empower, we challenge, and we collaborate, because we know that together we can achieve great things.

We offer more than a career, here’s just a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Generous Leave – Extra days to recharge and enjoy life
• Parental Support – Industry-leading parental leave benefits and bonuses
• Family & Wellbeing – Fertility and reproductive leave, plus dedicated wellbeing days
• Flexibility – Work arrangements that support your lifestyle
• Growth – Access to learning and development platforms
• Culture – Social events, charity days, and an inclusive, supportive workplace

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+ communities, individuals living with special needs, and people of diverse ages, faiths, and cultures.

We’d Love to Hear from You

Are you ready to thrive with us? Make your application today and take the first step toward an incredible career with us.

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