Compass Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (Top 20) and is the global market leader in providing food and a range of support services to customers in the workplace, schools and colleges, hospitals, at leisure and in remote environments. We operate in over 50 countries, employ over 600,000 people, and are a recognised top 10 employer worldwide. In Australia, Compass Group Australia (CGA) generates $2.0Bn revenue per annum, servicing over 350 clients across over 700 sites, with 16,000 employees. 

Join a global leader that feeds innovation, drives hospitality, and powers possibility!

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Financial Accountant to join our Perth-based Finance team through the next phase of business optimisation and efficiencies.

THE ROLE

The General Finance team play a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability of Compass Group Australia. This team is responsible for providing technical accounting expertise to manage and enhancing the financial control framework, the annual Compass Group audit and Annual Report, plus cash flow and balance sheet management across the Australian Group.

Working with the Senior and Financial Accountant to provide high quality financial processing and reporting, to enable accurate and informed decision-making for the Finance successful performance.

Main responsibilities:

• Repare and assist with month end such as journals and reconciliations
• Assist in improving financial reconciliations and processes
• Assist with the external audit process
• Assist with preparing the statutory accounts
• Assist with preparing the BAS and FBT returns
• Assist the finance team with ad hoc accounting duties
• Business partnering and liaison with internal and external business stakeholders

ABOUT YOU

• Working towards CA/ CPA qualification
• Commerce/Accounting degree qualification
• Min 2 years professional experience preferable
• Proactive approach, hardworking attitude and a high level of accountability
• Attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong teamwork and an emphasis on striving for continuous improvements
• Intermediate skills using the Microsoft Office Suite (excel)

THE BENEFITS

Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program! This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix and at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme! You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au