Accountant - 12-month Maternity Leaver Cover

Accountant – 12-month Maternity Leaver Cover Contract: 12‑month maternity leave cover with LHH. Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. About the Role The primary responsibility of the Accountant is to record accurate transactions in the accounting systems and assist in the month‑end processes. You will provide reporting and other support to stakeholders as needed, gaining a broad overview of our business processes across different areas of financial accounting, including forecasting, budgeting and local and global end‑to‑end processes. Reporting Relationships Reports to Financial Controller, Australia and New Zealand No direct reports Key Responsibilities Embrace teamwork within own department and across the business Develop and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the LHH business to support the achievement of company objectives Live and promote LHH values and mindsets Comply with the organization’s certified Management Systems including Quality, Information Security and Health & Safety Financials / Accounting, Reporting and Analysis Month‑end P&L, Balance Sheet reporting and analysis Prepare accurate sales reporting Other ad‑hoc duties to support the finance team and broader business Financial accountabilities measured by reliability, accuracy and timeliness of reporting Key Stakeholders ANZ Finance Director Finance (Shared Services) Key Performance Indicators Accuracy of prepared results and reporting Adherence to reporting deadlines Management of stakeholders Adherence to Group Policies & Controls Qualifications and Experience Tertiary qualified in an accounting or business degree Advanced Excel skills, proficient in Word and PowerPoint Experience in MSD or similar accounting system preferred but not required Ability to work autonomously and in a team Skills and Attributes Ability to interact with multiple financial systems across the organization Excellent verbal and written communication skills High level of attention to detail Ability to build strong relationships Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to a fast‑changing environment Ability to communicate financial ideas to non‑financial colleagues Sound knowledge of organisational accounting procedures What we offer Growth opportunities within a global leader in human resource services We prioritise learning to stay agile in an increasingly competitive business environment We foster an open‑minded environment where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives About LHH LHH empowers professionals and organisations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and talent sources. Our full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH your single talent partner. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills, and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH makes talent your competitive edge. We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology and proprietary data analytics, LHH’s approach is crafted to align with your business strategy and culture, delivering powerful, sustainable and measurable impact. LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge and centralised coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide. LHH is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr