Our client
A long-established Australian retail and manufacturing business is entering an exciting new chapter following a recent acquisition. As part of this transformation, we are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to play a key role in integrating the acquired business into a larger existing group.
This is a rare opportunity to work inside a live acquisition, partnering closely with the Head of Finance Transformation to deliver systems, process, and control uplift across a complex manufacturing and retail environment.
The opportunity
You will be embedded in the business for a defined 12-month period, working across both pre- and post-completion activities to stabilise operations, uplift capability, and align the acquired business with Group standards.
Key responsibilities
* Support pre-completion and transition activities, including payroll and systems preparation
* Assist with the migration of the acquired business into ERP system
* Prepare balance sheet reconciliations pre- and post-acquisition
* Document existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
* Support manufacturing and retail WIP, job costing, BOM accuracy, and inventory processes
* Assist with year-end processing, journals, reporting, and financial statements
* Strengthen financial controls and support internal and external audit readiness
* Work collaboratively with the existing finance team to provide additional capacity and uplift capability
About you
* Degree in Accounting with CA or CPA qualification (or near completion)
* Minimum 2 years' experience in accounting, audit, or tax
* Background in Big 4 audit or tax, or strong industry experience with systems or transformation exposure
* Comfortable working in change, ambiguity, and fast-paced environments
* Strong Excel skills and solid technical accounting foundations
* Exposure to post-acquisition integration, systems implementations, manufacturing, inventory, or WIP will be highly regarded
* Valid driver's licence and own transport required
Why join?
* Rare opportunity to be involved in a live acquisition and integration from inside the business
* Broad, hands-on role with real ownership and visibility
* Exposure to finance transformation, systems, operations, and controls
* Collaborative, down-to-earth culture with a supportive finance team
* Ideal role to accelerate your transition from advisory into industry, or to broaden your commercial experience
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