Financial Accountant | 3-6 month Leave Cover

Management Accountant (FP&A Focus) | Contract | Leederville | Immediate Start Required

A well-regarded not-for-profit organisation based in Leederville is seeking a Management Accountant with a strong FP&A focus to join on a 3-6 month contract, with potential to extend. Immediate availability is essential, and applicants must be Perth-based with full working rights for full-time hours.

About the role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role blends core management accounting responsibilities with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis. You will play a key role in supporting financial operations while partnering with stakeholders to deliver clear, actionable insights.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys both the detail of month-end and the forward-looking aspect of planning and analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and income recognition
• Deliver monthly management reports with clear variance analysis and commentary
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including scenario analysis
• Monitor financial performance against budget and provide insights to stakeholders
• Partner with budget holders to support cost management and financial understanding
• Assist with grant and programme financial tracking and reporting
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and support period-end close processes
• Contribute to process improvements across reporting and planning cycles

About you

• CA/CPA qualified or working towards completion
• Experience in management accounting with exposure to budgeting and forecasting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial data
• Advanced Excel capability, including working with large data sets
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative approach
• Available to start immediately and commit to a full-time contract

What's on offer

• Opportunity to step into a broad, hands-on role
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Leederville location
• Potential for contract extension

If you are immediately available and looking for a contract role that blends management accounting with FP&A exposure, this is a solid opportunity within a purpose-driven organisation.

Robert Half Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of categories protected under local law.

Reference Number: (60090-0013420381)

This is an on-site position.

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