Job Type: Freelance Category: Finance Location: Melbourne-VIC Date Advertised: 18-NOV-24 Job Reference: CLM/1831787 Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant Business Unit: Quantum Market Research Division: Summary: QMR are searching for a freelance Senior/Financial Accountant to assist the Finance Director with a variety of tasks in the lead up to year end.   Quantum Market Research work with a variety of clients, across a range of industries from government to commercial and everything in between. No day is the same, variety is what you'll be exposed to in abundance. Our strength is our diversity and flexibility, we're focussed on solving the difficult problems our clients are facing through collaboration, consultation, and best-in-class data collection techniques. Our work informs policy, inspires communications and brand, and sheds much-needed light on social issues. It gives businesses and organisations the understanding and knowledge to successfully navigate their next move, and steer future ones. Quantum Market Research is boutique in nature and work in a collaborative and respectful way that we feel is very much a positive and solutions focussed environment. You'll be working with a driven, strategic and constantly curious group of people that enjoy working with each other. Our team is ambitious, strategic, and constantly curious. No two days are the same. Interesting problems and supporting each other to be our best is what gets us out of bed each day.     This freelance role will you see you creating business partnerships with your stakeholders across the Quantum Market Research business, and working closely with the Finance Director as a key source of support. Being organised is the secret to success in this position, ensuring a proactive approach to your work through the lens of your colleagues. We want you to have a voice and be confident to challenge the status quo, so we are constantly improving.   Your key responsibility is to ensure the timely and accurate processing of finance related transactions for Quantum Market Research (QMR) This includes: Supervision of the AP function, and ownership where necessary End to end management of the AR function Ownership of cashflow forecasting Managing the full month end process Ensuring timely updates for senior stakeholders and our parent company Ensuring all financial reporting documents and requirements are submitted on time Managing project administration into our financial reporting system and close when completed Payroll - end to end management of the payroll function and monthly payroll tax Compile documentation for SBOX audits and annual financial audits     Degree Qualified (Accounting or Finance) Multiple years experience in a commercial accounting role Proven understanding of accounting fundamentals Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a confident and respectful manner Advanced excel skills essential Previous agency experience ideal, but not essential   Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Clemenger Group is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome people of all backgrounds and can assist with your application if you have a language or cultural special consideration, disability or impairment, or use assistive technology. Further to this, we are open to discussing flexible work arrangements for this role – chat to our Talent Acquisition team or contact us via careers@clemenger.com.au.