Senior financial accountant

Our client is a large and well‐established Australian business with a national footprint and a high‐performing finance function, recognised as a leader within its industry. The business offers strong mentorship, broad exposure, and genuine long‐term career development opportunities for ambitious finance professionals.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership within the National Finance team, the Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role across financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and operational finance support. This position will suit someone who enjoys operating in a broad and hands‐on accounting role, while partnering closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insights and support decision‐making.

Responsibilities

• Lead month‐end financial accounting processes, including preparation of financial statements and reporting
• Support year‐end reporting requirements, including tax return preparation and audit processes
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insights and compliance support
• Act as an escalation point across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Credit functions
• Support BAS, FBT, indirect tax, and broader statutory compliance requirements
• Assist with annual budgeting and KPI reporting processes
• Monitor debtor compliance and reporting across the business
• Deliver financial analysis and reporting to support operational and commercial decision‐making
• Support annual insurance and regulatory reporting processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations and reporting processes

The Candidate

• Strong technical financial accounting capability with experience across month‐end and statutory reporting
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and partner with a broad stakeholder group
• Previous exposure across broader finance functions including AP, AR, Payroll, or Credit highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high‐volume workloads
• Hands‐on and adaptable approach within a fast‐paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• CA / CPA qualified
• 5+ years' experience within financial accounting or broader finance roles
• Advanced Excel capability and strong systems exposure
• Experience within professional services or complex multi‐stakeholder environments highly regarded